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Product Description Media Law: Cases Materials and Commentary is an engaging and accessible introduction to the dynamic area of media law. It examines the basic principles of the substantive areas of law affecting the practice of contemporary media organizations including defamation, invasion of privacy andfreedom of information. Using carefully selected excerpts from recent cases and legislation and insightful author commentary, this text explores important media law concepts and helps readers place these into both legal and cultural contexts. The second edition discusses the levels of content regulation as applied to print, broadcast and online media and the sector-specific rules affecting ownership and control of media outlets. Media Law also incorporates critical perspectives from a range of academic disciplines including media andcultural studies to offer conceptual frameworks in which Australian media law can be understood and interpreted. About the Author David Rolph, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Sydney,Matt Vitins, Senior Associate, Allens,Judith Bannister, Senior Lecturer, Adelaide Law School, University of Adelaide, Daniel Joyce, Lecturer, UNSW LawDavid Rolph is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law, University of SydneyMatt Vitins is a Senior Associate at AllensJudith Bannister is a Senior Lecturer in the Adelaide Law School, University of AdelaideDaniel Joyce is a Lecturer at UNSW Law