Hong, Junhao, 1948-

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.

K3255 / .H66 2016

342.08/53