Clear, concise, and timely, MAJOR PRINCIPLES OF MEDIA LAW, 2017, delivers a comprehensive summary of media law that is current through the 2015-16 Supreme Court term. Thoroughly updated and revised every year, this authoritative text includes the most recent additions, developments, and changes in communication law. The 2017 edition is available in August for fall classes, complete with recent Supreme Court developments through July 1 fully integrated into the text -- not added as an appendix or separate supplement. Providing a more interactive experience with media law topics, insightful "Focus On" sidebars help students explore key legal issues in depth, while end-of-chapter "What should I know about my state?" features highlight key issues from their home states. In addition, detailed in-margin definitions of key terms explain even the most complex topics in a way students can easily understand. Engaging photos and illustrations also help bring legal concepts to life.

1. The American Legal System.
2. The Legacy of Freedom.
3. Modern Prior Restraints.
4. Libel and Slander.
5. The Right of Privacy.
6. Copyrights and Trademarks.
7. Fair Trial-Free Press Conflicts.
8. Newsgatherer's Privilege.
9. Freedom of Information.
10. Obscenity and the Law.
11. Regulation of Electronic Media.
12. Media Ownership Issues.

Clear, concise, and timely, MAJOR PRINCIPLES OF MEDIA LAW, 2017, delivers a comprehensive summary of media law that is current through the 2015-16 Supreme Court term. Thoroughly updated and revised every year, this authoritative text includes the most recent additions, developments, and changes in communication law. The 2017 edition is available in August for fall classes, complete with recent Supreme Court developments through July 1 fully integrated into the text -- not added as an appendix or separate supplement. Providing a more interactive experience with media law topics, insightful "Focus On" sidebars help students explore key legal issues in depth, while end-of-chapter "What should I know about my state?" features highlight key issues from their home states. In addition, detailed in-margin definitions of key terms explain even the most complex topics in a way students can easily understand. Engaging photos and illustrations also help bring legal concepts to life. Engaging new photos and illustrations also reflect the updated material. The 2017 Edition includes key cases from the Supreme Court's latest term. The authors streamlined the material, removing lower court rulings to provide cohesive content. Chapter 3, "Modern Prior Restraints" has been thoroughly revised and updated. Chapters 7 and 9 have been combined into a single access chapter. Chapter 12 now includes a political speech section. Refined through 28 editions, this authoritative and trusted resource is popular with instructors and students alike. Comprehensive coverage focuses on topics critical to the study of media law. An excellent reference for instructors, the Preface spotlights major changes since the last edition as well as highlights a sample of court cases covered in the text.