Electronic Media Law and Regulation emphasizes principles, the conceptual pillars of the electronic media industry, using carefully selected and edited case law and original regulatory text. Readers will understand and be prepared to face the issues that inform daily professional actions. New to this third edition is material on the regulation of cable television, updated to reflect the latest changes in telecommunication law and policy and the latest information on developing technologies and potential regulatory frameworks for the 21st century. It includes an update on the stalled implementation of the proposed V-chip and content ratings, as well as the developing law of the internet and how it affects the traditional electronic media of TV and radio.
Kenneth Creech, PhD is Fairbanks Professor and Department Head of Telecommunication Arts at Butler University (Indianapolis, IN), and General Manager at WTBU-TV. He has worked in both commercial and public broadcasting as well as in the music industry. His job experiences have included broadcast journalism, management, creative and consulting positions.