Media Law concerning print, electronic, film, and advertising media as prevalent in India. The book begins with the history of media law in India and discusses the specific provisions in the Constitution of India which is essential for a law student as well as a journalist. It then goes on to define the concepts of the history of media law and Intellectual Property Rights. Besides, the text discusses in detail the information of the Authorities regulating the media industry, Laws applicable for information, Broadcasting, and for films. In addition to covering different types of. Finally, the book throws light on media law concerning the history and the upcoming future. The book also includes several important cases to enable students to relate various acts and regulations to real-life situations. Besides students, journalists, and other media professionals who cover courts and law-related beats would also find this book immensely valuable.

Designed as a textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students of journalism, mass communication, visual communi-cation, electronic media and other related media courses, this compact text provides a detailed description of the rules, acts and ethics concerning print, electronic, film and advertising media as prevalent in India. The book begins with the history of media law in India and discusses the specific provisions in the Constitution of India which are essential for a journalist to know. It then goes on to define the concepts of freedom of media, defamation and Intellectual Property Rights. Besides, the text discusses in detail the provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code relevant to the media. In addition to covering different types of cyber crimes such as hacking, cracking and e-mail bombing, it includes regulations related to film media and advertising. Finally, the book throws light on media law concerning women and children. The book also includes several important cases to enable students to relate various acts and regulations to real-life situations. Besides students, journalists and other media professionals who cover courts and law-related beats would also find this book immensely valuable.

The SAGE Guide to Key Issues in Mass Media Ethics and Law is an authoritative and rigorous two-volume, issues-based reference set that surveys varied views on many of the most contentious issues involving mass media ethics and the law. Divided into six thematic sections covering information from contrasting ethical responsibly and legal rights for both speech and press, newsgathering and access, and privacy to libelous reporting, business considerations, and changing rules with social media and the Internet, the information in this guide is extremely relevant to a variety of audiences. This guide specifically focuses on matters that are likely to be regular front-page headlines concerning topics such as technological threats to privacy, sensationalism in media coverage of high-profile trials, cameras in the courtroom, use of confidential sources, national security concerns and the press, digital duplication and deception, rights of celebrities, plagiarism, and more. Collectively, this guide assesses key contentious issues and legal precedents, noting current ethical and legal trends and likely future directions. Features: Six thematic sections consist of approximately a dozen chapters each written by eminent scholars and practitioners active in the field. Sections open with a general Introduction by the volume editors and conclude with a wrap-up “Outlook” section to highlight likely future trends. Chapters follow a common organizational outline of a brief overview of the issue at hand, historical background and precedent, and presentation of various perspectives (pro, con, mixed) to the issue. “See also” cross references guide readers to related chapters and references and further readings guide users to more in-depth resources for follow-up. This reference guide is an excellent source for the general public, students, and researchers who are interested in expanding their knowledge in mass media and the ethics and law surrounding it.

Featuring specially commissioned chapters from experts in the field of media and communications law, this book provides an authoritative survey of media law from a comparative perspective. The handbook does not simply offer a synopsis of the state of affairs in media law jurisprudence, rather it provides a better understanding of the forces that generate media rules, norms, and standards against the background of major transformations in the way information is mediated as a result of democratization, economic development, cultural change, globalization and technological innovation. The book addresses a range of issues including: Media Law and Evolving Concepts of Democracy Network neutrality and traffic management Public Service Broadcasting in Europe Interception of Communication and Surveillance in Russia State secrets, leaks and the media A variety of rule-making institutions are considered, including administrative, and judicial entities within and outside government, but also entities such as associations and corporations that generate binding rules. The book assesses the emerging role of supranational economic and political groupings as well as non-Western models, such as China and India, where cultural attitudes toward media freedoms are often very different. Monroe E. Price is Director of the Center for Global Communication Studies at the Annenberg School for the University of Pennsylvania and Joseph and Sadie Danciger Professor of Law and Director of the Howard M. Squadron Program in Law, Media and Society at the Cardozo School of Law. Stefaan Verhulst is Chief of Research at the Markle Foundation. Previously he was the co-founder and co-director, with Professor Monroe Price, of the Programme in Comparative Media Law and Policy (PCMLP) at Oxford University, as well as senior research fellow at the Centre for Socio Legal Studies. Libby Morgan is the Associate Director of the Center for Global Communication Studies at the Annenberg School for the University of Pennsylvania.

Mass media has become an integral part of the human experience. News travels around the world in a split second affecting people in other countries in untold ways. Although being on top of the news may be good, at least for news junkies, mass media also transmits values or the lack thereof, condenses complex events and thoughts to simplified sound bites and often ignores the essence of an event or story. The selective bibliography gathers the books and magazine literature over the previous ten years while providing access through author, title and subject indexes.

"This book was originally published as a monograph in the International Encyclopaedia of Laws /Media law."

Mass Communication is the process of exchanging information through the large segments of the people, in other words it is the mode of imparting and exchanging the information to the wide range of people. It is one of the most creative carriers which attract lot of young minds these days. Mass Communication and Journalism mostly covers 3 areas i.e. Advertisements, Media and Public Relations. The revised edition of ‘The Ultimate Guide for Journalism & Mass Communication” has been comprehensively designed that covers the syllabi of almost all the Mass Media Institutions/ Universities. The book is divided into 4 sections and each section is further divided into chapters with complete theory that has been synchronized with the syllabus. This book provides Section wise Practice i.e. each section is carried with 2 Section Tests in order to clear all the queries regarding the subjects simultaneously. In order to make candidates acquainted with latest pattern of the examination ample amount of MCQs have been provided in the book moreover, for complete practice Previous Years’ Solved Papers [2019-2015] and 3 Practice Sets have been provided in this book. Each question provided in the book is well explained in a lucid language which makes candidates to memorize the concepts easily and quickly. This book is highly useful for Bachelor of Journalism in GGSIPU and other (IIMC, MICA) prestigious Universities Entrance Examination. Thorough preparation done from this book will ensure the selection of the candidates in a good colleges TABLE OF CONTENT Solved Paper 2019 – 2015, Mass Communication/Media Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language/Comprehension, Reasoning & Logical Deduction, Crack Sets (1-3), Answers to Section Tests & Crack Sets.