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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454148603321

Autore

Bloy Duncan

Titolo

Media law [[electronic resource] /] / Duncan Bloy

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : SAGE, c2006

ISBN

9786611798499

1-4462-1259-9

1-281-79849-5

1-84860-566-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (225 p.)

Collana

SAGE course companions

Disciplina

343.41099

Soggetti

Mass media - Law and legislation - Great Britain

Communication - Law and legislation - Great Britain

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Case List; Case References; Statutes; Introduction; Part I: Media law: the basics; 1.1 - Thinking like a lawyer?; 1.2 - Categorisation; 1.3 - Themes; 1.4 - Thinking like a journalist; 1.5 - Conclusion; Part II: Curriculum in a nutshell; 2.1 - Introduction; 2.2 - An indicative syllabus; 2.3 - Introductory themes; 2.4 - Defamation; 2.5 - Reporting restrictions; 2.6 - Contempt of court; 2.7 - Protection of sources; 2.8 - Privacy and breach of confidentiality; 2.9 - Elements of intellectual property law; Part III: Study and revision skills

3.1 - Introduction3.2 - Lectures; 3.3 - Seminars and tutorials; 3.4 - Terminology; 3.5 - Essay writing; 3.6 - Revision hints and tips; 3.7 - Examination hints and tips; 3.8 - Good luck; Part IV: Case notes; 4.1 - Introduction; 4.2 - European case law; 4.3 - Case law from the USA; 4.4 - English case law; 4.5 - Contempt of court: prejudicial reporting; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This text presents an introduction to media law to assist journalism and law students in understanding key concepts and aid their revision. Established principles and contemporary developments are covered, including privacy and confidentiality defamation, contempt of court,



and freedom of expression.