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Thomas, Laurie – 1989
Addressing the issues of the application of the First Amendment and deregulation, this paper examines the judicial and legislative precedents for cable television regulation and the current industry status. The paper then addresses the questions: (1) Should and could a different regulatory approach be taken? (2) What types of models might best be…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Futures (of Society), Information Sources, Mass Media Role
Katz, Helen – 1989
Despite longstanding interest in cable television regulation, little has been investigated concerning crossownership of cable with other media properties. A study examined the issue from economic (antitrust) and First Amendment (diversity of sources) perspectives. Data on where the cable companies' franchises were located and in what other media…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Information Sources, Mass Media Role, Media Research
Carter, T. Barton; And Others – 1988
Predicated on the belief that communications students are capable of understanding communications law and the processes that created it, this book examines U.S. Supreme Court opinions on the First Amendment. The book addresses the following topics: 1) the American legal system and freedom of expression (in introductory chapters); 2) defamation; 3)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Advertising, Cable Television, Commercial Television
