Includes bibliographical references (pages 481-488) and index.
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Introduction to the legal system -- Interpreting the first amendment -- The rationale of broadcast regulation -- The rationale of cable and satellite (DSS) television regulation -- The broadcast licensing and cable franchising process -- Regulation of electronic media content -- Regulation of commercial practices -- Copyright, music rights, and trademark -- Privacy and the electronic media -- Defamation : libel and the media -- Free press/fair trial : a conflict of rights -- Communications regulation : new technologies and the Internet.
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"Electronic Media Law and Regulation is an overview of the major legal and regulatory issues facing broadcasting, cable, and developing media. By presenting information from major cases, rules, regulations, and legal documents in a concise and readable manner, this book will help current and prospective electronic media professionals easily understand the complex and intimidating realm of law and regulation." "As media law continues to grow as a hot topic, new and current media lawyers must be on top of the latest laws and their implications, and this book will keep you on your toes. It prepares you to avoid common legal pitfalls and to anticipate situations that may have potential legal consequences. This fifth edition of Electronic Media Law and Regulation will also be a useful reference for those of you working as professionals in broadcast media and related industries."--Jacket.