Debuting in its first edition, Communication Law is an engaging and accessible text that brings a fresh approach to the fundamentals of mass media law. Unique in its approach and its visually attractive design, this text differentiates itself from other current texts on the market while presenting students with key principles and landmark cases that establish and define communication law and regulation, providing a hands-on learning experience.

Dominic G. Caristi, Ball State University
William R. Davie, University of Louisiana

1. Sources of Law and Systems of Justice
2. First Amendment in Principle and Practice
3. Forums of Freedom
4. Sedition and Censorship
5. Libel
6. The Right to Privacy
7. Obscenity and Indecency
8. Media and Courts
9. Freedom of Access
10. Broadcast Regulation
11. Telecommunications
12. Advertising Law
13. Media Business Law
14. Intellectual Property