Media and American Courts: A Reference Handbook
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Media and American Courts: A Reference Handbook
By (Author) S. L. Alexander
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ABC-CLIO
8th June 2004
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Legal systems: courts and procedures
Media studies
Reference works
347.731
Physical Properties
Hardback
231
Description
A unique reference work exploring the interaction of ever more pervasive media and the U.S. judicial system in the 20th century. * Glossary definitions written in clear, layman's language describing the terms necessary for a full understanding of media coverage of the judicial system * Biographical sketches of prominent courtroom journalists, lawyers, and judges such as F. Lee Bailey, Marcia Clark, and Johnny Cochran
Author Bio
S. L. Alexander, PhD, is a professional journalist who serves as coordinator of communications law in the Department of Communications at Loyola University, New Orleans, LA.
