This fully revised seventh edition provides a thorough introduction to both the legal and ethical considerations relevant to students pursuing careers in media, law and communication.This comprehensive textbook integrates fundamental legal and ethical principles with cases and examples from both landmark moments and recent history. It incorporates discussion of new technologies and media throughout its coverage of core topics such as intellectual property, defamation and commercial...

This comprehensive textbook provides a thoughtful introduction to both the legal and ethical considerations relevant to students pursuing careers in communication and media.The fully revised, sixth edition continues to integrate fundamental legal and ethical principles with cases and examples from both landmark moments and recent history. It expands upon the previous edition's exploration of international and non-U.S. law, introduces a new chapter on digital and social media, and i...