Media Law (SAGE Course Companions series)

Media Law (SAGE Course Companions series)

by Duncan Bloy (Author), Duncan Bloy (Author)

Synopsis

Media Law is an essential and accessible introduction to the subject that will assist media; journalism and law students understand key concepts and aid their revision. This book, designed to complement existing textbooks will advise readers on how best to utilise the vast and ever growing array of information at their disposal. The tone and level of this guide makes it easy to follow and should prove invaluable in helping students construct assessed coursework. Established principles and contemporary developments in media law are covered and include:

Privacy and Confidentiality

Defamation

Contempt of Court

Reporting Restrictions

Freedom of Expression

Recent statutory and Case Law developments.

Readers are shown how to research, identify and crucially apply media law principles to meet their needs and those of their examiners.

This book is part of the SAGE Course Companion Series. Developed as accessible reference tools, SAGE Course Companions offer an introduction to the subject and encourage students to extend their understanding of key concepts, issues and debates.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 224
Edition: 1
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Published: 21 Dec 2006

ISBN 10: 1412911206
ISBN 13: 9781412911207

Media Reviews
Any student will find this insider's guide essential to understanding media law concepts and issues. -- James A. Cox
Author Bio
Duncan Bloy taught Media Law at Cardiff University's School for Journalism for six years in the 1990s and then left to work in South Asia. He returned in 2003 and rejoined the school to teach the Postgraduate Diploma In Journalism. He also tutors in Press and Broadcasting Law to LLB students in the Cardiff Law School.