Communications Law: Liberties, Restraints, and the Modern Media

by John D. Zelezny

Book Overview

The new edition of COMMUNICATIONS LAW: LIBERTIES, RESTRAINTS, AND THE MODERN MEDIA continues with the reviewer-praised readability, coverage of core topics, and currency that have been its consistent strengths. The author's interesting, hypothetical exercises have been a favorite among users. As in previous editions, the Sixth Edition includes a thorough update of cases and information to keep the book current.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0495794171
• ISBN13: 9780495794172
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

The American System of Criminal Justice

It's a required text book for a college course, probably would be better to ask the professor, but the book material is interesting.

Good information, poor punctuation

The information gets an A. The punctuation gets a D. And yes, if you're writing about communications, the latter matters. Beginning with a hypothetical case, each chapter proceeds through various issues within a specific topic. Zelezny then illustrates each issue with examples of the court cases that created the precedents with which we now live as law. Some of the issues he raises will also likely raise your blood pressure, especially if you are a complete or nearly complete free speech advocate. He makes it abundantly clear that we do not have a right to free speech and expression in the United States unless we are willing to defend it. Even then, a defense through the courts may not be enough to ensure our rights. I think James Madison would cry if he knew the current state of the First Amendment.

Nice

My book arrived within five days of placing my order, which was wonderful because I started class the very next day. There was some writing in it as described, but I don't care because it's a book, and as long as I can read the text, that's all that's really important. Anyway, the book was in great condition, it was the right edition, and it's easy to read. Thanks for the great service!

Decent

I thought this was a decent, easy-to-read book with great graphs to highlight the points made. My only suggestion is that some of the Hypothetical answers seemed choppy and I didn't grasp a full understanding of how some conclusion were reached (ex. the Independent running for president who couldn't get a certain length of time on t.v.)

Good Reason It's a CLASSIC! (9th Ed./InfoTrac Incl.)

"Must-have" if you're interested in law or law school bound...Superb reference and learning book (there is also a Study Guide -- harder to find); you'll keep this book for years of use! If you take a Criminal Justice course, this is the text you should hope the prof demands. It is truly the best out there. Yes, it's pricy - but worth every dollar.