The 15th Edition of Law of Mass Communications addresses attacks on the media from people who don't like uncomfortable truths. The book informs readers of the rights that protect the media and explains the value those rights have that are vitally important to our democracy, now more than ever. The text retains "old-school" research and analysis coupled with continuing developments in media law. The authors use footnotes to add context and perspective for many of the cases and principles of media law.