More Speech, Not Less: Communications Law in the Information Age - Softcover

"Sableman, in his concise, highly readable book, asks us to revisit our knee-jerk reactions to offensive speech. He points out, in a variety of contexts, why even the most offensive speech is preferable to an imposed silence... "More Speech, Not Less "is likely to appeal to lawyers, journalists, and any readers with an interest in free speech and media issues."--"New York"" Law"" Journal" Sableman, in his concise, highly readable book, asks us to revisit our knee-jerk reactions to offensive speech. He points out, in a variety of contexts, why even the most offensive speech is preferable to an imposed silence "More Speech, Not Less "is likely to appeal to lawyers, journalists, and any readers with an interest in free speech and media issues. "New York"" Law"" Journal"" "History can teach us many lessons, and one is that freedom is not easily preserved. If there are not voices like Mark Sableman and others to remind us of our heritage, there will be a gradual erosion of our basic freedoms."Paul Simon, from the Foreword" "History can teach us many lessons, and one is that freedom is not easily preserved. If there are not voices like Mark Sableman and others to remind us of our heritage, there will be a gradual erosion of our basic freedoms."--Paul Simon, from the Foreword

In this guide to existing law, developing trends, and critical policy determinations, Sableman discusses privacy, Internet communications and policy, censorship, libel and slander, copyright and intellectual property, advertising, broadcasting, and journalistic confidentiality. Through actual cases and practical examples, he examines and explains both the existing rules for communications professionals and the developing policies that deserve the attention and scrutiny of informed citizens. Sableman approaches these subjects as a practicing lawyer experienced in both business and media communications. The phrase "more speech, not less" describes not only the growing cacophony of the information age but also on approach to legal policy - Justice Louis D. Brandeis's preference for "more speech, not enforced silence" in all but the most extreme situations. Drawing from his strong advocacy of free speech, Sableman hopes to stimulate informed debate among all who are concerned about the power of information and the magic of words and images.