Digital Media Law

by Ashley Packard

Covering the latest legal updates and rulings, the second edition of Digital Media Law presents a comprehensive introduction to all the critical issues surrounding media law.
Provides a solid foundation in media law Illustrates how digitization and globalization are constantly shifting the legal landscape Utilizes current and relevant examples to illustrate key concepts Revised section on legal research covers how and where to find the law Updated with new rulings relating to corporate political speech, student speech, indecency and Net neutrality, restrictions on libel tourism, cases filed against U.S. information providers, WikiLeaks and shield laws, file sharing, privacy issues, sexting, cyber-stalking, and many others An accompanying website is regularly updated with new rulings, access to slip opinions and other supplementary material.

416 pages, Paperback

First published April 5, 2010

Reviews

[Goke Pelemo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A primer to digital media law for people who aren’t legal professionals. A good read for writers, bloggers, content producers, and developers who use the internet to create and share their work.

[Kandachamy Vijayakumaran · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very comprehensive account of the media law and cases in the United States of America, useful for media and law students.

[Sierra Blachford · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had to read this for a class - was good for a college book! :)

[Shelley Stottlar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, clear explanations and thought provoking topics.