The Law of Public Communication 12th Edition by William E. Lee

Exam Collection For The Principle of Public Communication 12th Release by William E. Lee

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1032193123
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1032193120

In this latest edition of the textbook, readers will find an outline of communication and media statutes with the most up-to-date legal advancements. It delves into regulations impacting the daily activities of authors, broadcasters, public relations professionals, photographers, online writers, and other individuals engaged in public communication.

Through presenting laws and court cases in a comprehensible manner, especially aimed at novice law students, the writers guarantee students gain a solid understanding of the legal matters concerning the media. The publication explores legal subjects like slander, confidentiality, intellectual assets, indecency, and information disclosure, analyzing the evolution and current status of pertinent legislation and significant legal cases. It investigates how these statutes influence public, governmental, and commercial communication. This 12th edition touches on current issues such as initiatives to amend Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, laws on net neutrality, surveillance of participants, the “deliberate falsehood” measure for prosecuting journalists, and litigation under the Julian Assange Espionage Act. The book also delves into concerns surrounding social media, such as the determination of whether public officials’ social media usage creates a public platform, responsibility for character assassination, and the operations of Facebook’s Oversight Board.

The Principle of Public Communication emerges as a perfect primary text for college and postgraduate courses in communication law and mass media legislation.