Fundamentals of Media Law

Fundamentals of Media Law offers a holistic overview of the law and its relation to South African media. Broadly speaking, this textbook will cover issues around censorship and the media, and will clarify concepts such as privacy, disclosure, protection and defamation. Once students are equipped with this knowledge, they will proceed to learn about copyright, and how advertising is affected by the law. Specifically, students will gain insight into comparative advertising and the right to freedom of expression.