Bloy Media Law

1. Auflage 2008
ISBN: 978-1-84860-566-4
Verlag: SAGE Publications
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 210 mm

Reihe: SAGE Course Companions series

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bloy, Duncan

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Medien-, Informations und Kommunikationswirtschaft Presse & Journalismus

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
PART ONE: MEDIA LAW: THE BASICS
Thinking Like a Lawyer?
Categorisation
Themes
Thinking Like a Journalist
Conclusion
PART TWO: CURRICULUM IN A NUTSHELL
Introduction
An Indicative Syllabus
Introductory Themes
Defamation
Reporting Restrictions
Contempt of Court
Protection of Sources
Privacy and Breach of Confidentiality
Elements of Intellectual Property Law
PART THREE: STUDY AND REVISION SKILLS
Introduction
Lectures
Seminars and Tutorials
Terminology
Essay Writing
Revision Hints and Tips
Examination Hints and Tips
Good Luck
PART FOUR: CASE NOTES
Introduction
European Case Law
Case Law from the USA
English Case Law
Contempt of Court: Prejudicial Reporting

Über Autor(innen)

Bloy, Duncan
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.