This supplemental text on PR law is intended to be used with other mass communication textbooks.  It is intended for the mass communication law course, which is a mainstay (although not always required course) in all accredited programs in mass communication, journalism, broadcasting, telecommunications, public relations, mass media, and related curricula. 

This exceptional new text offers an up-to-date and integrated approach to communication law. Written by two practicing attorneys with extensive experience teaching the communication law course, Law for Advertising, Broadcasting, Journalism, and Public Relations covers the areas of communication law essential and most relevant for readers throughout the communication curriculum. Its integrated approach will serve students and practitioners in advertising and public relations as well as those in journalism and electronic media.

Providing background to help readers understand legal...