An annually updated book,The Law of Public Communicationsexplains the law and regulation affecting practitioners of journalism, political and commercial speech, and the electronic media. The seventh edition of this top-selling media law book includes the most current legal developments affecting the daily work of writers, broadcasters, advertisers, cable operators, Internet service providers, public relations practitioners, photographers, and other public communicators. By presenting statutes and cases in a cohesive manner that is understandable, the authors ensure that the reader will acquire a firm grasp of the legal issues affecting the media.