{"product_id":"digital-media-law-isbn-9781118290729","title":"Digital Media Law","description":"Covering the latest legal updates and rulings, the second edition of \u003ci\u003eDigital Media Law\u003c\/i\u003e presents a comprehensive introduction to all the critical issues surrounding media law. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a solid foundation in media law\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrates how digitization and globalization are constantly shifting the legal landscape\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilizes current and relevant examples to illustrate key concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRevised section on legal research covers how and where to find the law\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated with new rulings relating to corporate political speech, student speech, indecency and Net neutrality, restrictions on libel tourism, cases filed against U.S. information providers, WikiLeaks and shield laws, file sharing, privacy issues, sexting, cyber-stalking, and many others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailed Contents vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Sidebars ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction to the Legal System 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Freedom of Expression 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Telecommunications Regulation 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Internet Regulation 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Confl ict of Laws 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Information Gathering 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Intellectual Property: Copyright 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, and Trade Secrets 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Defamation 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Invasion of Privacy 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Sex and Violence 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Commercial Speech and Antitrust Law 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: How to Find the Law 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable of Cases 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAshley Packard\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Communication and Digital Media Studies at the University of Houston, Clear Lake. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Borders of Free Expression\u003c\/i\u003e (2009) and is a peer reviewer for \u003ci\u003eCommunication Law and Policy\u003c\/i\u003e.  In the aftermath of the global shift to digital media, legal issues struggle to keep pace—in spite of frequent and ever-increasing updates. Reflecting the latest changes in this rapidly evolving field, the 2nd Edition of \u003ci\u003eDigital Media Law\u003c\/i\u003e provides an essential guide to the critical issues surrounding contemporary media law. Updates for the new edition include new rulings relating to corporate political speech, student speech, indecency and Net neutrality, restrictions on libel tourism, cases filed against U.S. information providers, WikiLeaks and shield laws, file sharing, privacy issues, sexting, cyber-stalking, and many others.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003eNumerous traditional communication law concepts are explained and illustrated using familiar examples drawn from contemporary digital media. Salient issues covered include freedom of expression, telecommunications and Internet law, jurisdiction and choice of law, intellectual property law, libel, privacy considerations, commercial speech, and information access. A wealth of additional resources are provided on an accompanying website which is continually updated with new case studies and court decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDigital Media Law\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource for the latest legal considerations affecting media in today’s increasingly globalized world.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"The second edition of Digital Media Law is a welcome update to the field of media law in the U.S., especially for students and teachers who are keen to expand their horizons in the global 21st century.\"\u003cbr\u003e – Kyu Ho Youm, Jonathan Marshall First Amendment Chair Professor, University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “Ashley Packard’s new edition of Digital Media Law keeps it on the cutting edge of illuminating the subject in terms of digitalization and internationalization — the driving forces through which students today ever more instinctively understand their lives and their professions.”\u003cbr\u003e – Robert L. Kerr, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “Ashley Packard’s work on the second edition of Digital Media Law is impressive. The readable text keeps students engaged with recent cases; provides challenging discussion questions; and references Internet resources that encourage critical thinking about legal issues in today’s converging media environment.”\u003cbr\u003e - Nathaniel Frederick II, Winthrop University","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989067284709,"sku":"NP9781118290729","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118290729.jpg?v=1761782658","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/digital-media-law-isbn-9781118290729","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}