Victoria Smith Ekstrand & Caitlin Ring Carlson 
Trager′s The Law of Journalism and Mass Communication 

Trager′s The Law of Journalism and Mass Communication provides a clear and engaging introduction to media law with comprehensive coverage and analysis for future journalists and media professionals. Grounded in the traditions and rules of law, along with fresh facts and examples, the authors demonstrate how the law functions in everyday life. The
Eighth Edition of this bestselling text offers students a new breadth and diversity of material and brings the law to life with cutting-edge research, the latest court and legislative rulings, and a wealth of new content.




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Table of Content

Chapter 1 · The Rule of Law: Law in a Changing Communication and Political Environment

Chapter 2 · The First Amendment: Speech and Press Freedoms in Theory and Reality

Chapter 3 · Speech Distinctions: Different Categories Trigger Distinct Treatment

Chapter 4 · Libel and Emotional Distress: The Plaintiff’s Case

Chapter 5 · Libel: Defenses and Privileges

Chapter 6 · Protecting Privacy: Conflicts Among the Press, the Government and the Right to Privacy

Chapter 7 · Gathering Information: Opportunities and Obstacles

Chapter 8 · Overseeing Justice: Speech and Press Freedoms In and About the Courts

Chapter 9 · Electronic Media Regulation: From Radio to the Internet

Chapter 10 · Obscenity and Indecency: Social Norms and Legal Standards

Chapter 11 · Intellectual Property: Protecting and Using Intangible Creations

Chapter 12 · Advertising: When Speech and Commerce Converge

About the author

Amy Reynolds is dean of the College of Communication and Information at Kent State University. Her research focuses on dissent, First Amendment history, and media sociology. She has written or edited seven books. Prior to becoming a dean, she was a journalism professor at Louisiana State University and Indiana University. Before earning her Ph D at the University of Texas, she worked as a reporter, producer, and editor at newspapers and television stations.