urnalism and Mass Communication provides a clear and engaging introduction to media law with comprehensive coverage and analysis for future journalists and media professionals. Grounded in the traditions and rules of law, along with fresh facts and examples, authors Victoria Smith Ekstrand, Caitlin Ring Carlson, Erin Coyle, Susan Dente Ross, and Amy Reynolds demonstrate how the law functions in everyday life. The Eighth Edition of this bestselling text offers readers a new breadth and diversity of material and brings the law to life with cutting-edge research, the latest court and legislative rulings, and a wealth of new content.