TY - BOOK AU - Trager,Robert AU - Russomanno,Joseph AU - Ross,Susan Dente TI - The law of journalism and mass communication SN - 9781608716692 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - KF2750 .T73 2012 U1 - 343.7309/9 23 PY - 2012/// CY - Washington, D.C. PB - CQ Press KW - Mass media KW - Law and legislation KW - United States KW - Press law KW - Freedom of the press N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 677-721) and index; The rule of law -- The first amendment -- Speech distinctions -- Libel : the plaintiff's case -- Libel : defenses and privileges -- Protecting privacy -- Emotional distress and physical harm -- Newsgathering -- Reporter's privilege -- The media and the courts -- Electronic media regulation -- Obscenity, indecency and violence -- Intellectual property -- Advertising ER -