Thorough coverage of the most important legal issues involved in the practice of oral history
Written for a lay audience with primary emphasis on prevention rather than litigation
Emphasis throughout on the role that professional ethics play in the establishment of sound legal policies
A basic primer for lawyers who are not familiar with oral history
New to this Edition:
Reflects the impact of digital technology on oral history and the law
Analyze new cases concerning copyright, defamation, and privacy issues
Greater emphasis on research/archive design when it comes to pledges of confidentiality
More detailed discussion on the ethical/legal obligations to fully inform narrators about the limits of protection for sealed/restricted interviews