Media Law and Ethics offers a comprehensive overview of mass media law and ethics. This third edition provides a timely and useful examination of the basic legal and ethical media concepts, paying special attention to key cases and related regulatory concerns over the influence of new media and various policy issues involving access to public information. Designed for undergraduate students in Media Law or Media Law and Ethics courses, Media Law and Ethics is also appropriate for graduate students in the beginning media law or First Amendment seminar. It provides essential insights on media law, serving as a practical guide to key cases and related ethical decision-making.