McNae's Essential Law for Journalists

Affectionately known simply as McNae's, this book prevails as journalism's most succinct authority on media law since its inception in 1954.

The new edition captures the essence of this hotly debated and evolving area of law. The authors' expertise in media reporting and teaching ensures McNae's is accessible for students and journalists, giving you the essentials and encouraging intellectual acuity as the complexities of the law are laid bare.

McNae's practical approach includes features that highlight important information, such as case detail, need-to-know points, and cross references that explore how different elements of the law interact with each other.

Published in partnership with the National Council for the Training of Journalists, McNae's is an indispensable media law guide that imbues confidence in students and supports and assures journalists undertaking their everyday work.

Digital formats and resources
The twenty-sixth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported with online resources.
- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
- Comprehensive online resources accompany the text. Visit www.mcnaes.com to access new self-test questions with feedback to solidify students' understanding, regular updates from the authors to keep readers abreast of the law, and additional material on important topics within the book.

Author: Sian Harrison, Mark Hanna
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 10/07/2022
Pages: 632
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.91lbs
Size: 9.32h x 6.17w x 1.16d
ISBN13: 9780192847706
ISBN10: 0192847708
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism
- Law | Entertainment

About the Author

Sian Harrison, Law Editor, PA Media, Mark Hanna, Senior Examiner for the NCTJ Media Law Examinations Board and Emeritus Fellow, University of Sheffield

Sian Harrison is the Law Editor of PA Media (formerly the Press Association) and a member of the NCTJ's Media Law Examinations Board. She is an experienced journalist and court reporter and has been based at the Royal Courts of Justice since 2010.

Mark Hanna is the Senior Examiner of the NCTJ Media Law Examinations Board, and an Emeritus Fellow of the Sheffield University's Journalism Studies department. Mark is the recipient of the NCTJ's Chairman's award for his outstanding contribution to journalism education. He was an award-winning crime and investigations reporter.