Media laws across the world : a comparative study of their evolution and challenges /
Junhao Hong and Tuo-Yu Su.
- x, 294 pages ; 23 cm.
- Law and society .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259- 277) and index.
Introduction : media law and the four theories of the press -- The importance of press freedom and comparative media law research -- Constitutional protection for freedom of the press and short histories of press freedom in America, Europe, and Asia -- Press freedom laws and censorship in America -- Press freedom laws and censorship in Europe -- Press freedom laws and censorship in Asia -- Libel law issues -- Copyright issues -- Cyber-piracy issues -- Comparisons of the media laws and implications -- Conclusion : tasks and challenges for further research.
9781593328054 (hardcover : alk. paper)
2016014978
Freedom of the press. Mass media--Law and legislation. Comparative law. Press law. Freedom of information.