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French Legal System de
This book provides a basic introduction in English to the French legal system, covering all of the key aspects in an accessible manner. The book is designed to be used either by itself, or in conjunction with French Legal System and Legal Language - An Introduction in French. French Legal System explains the sources of French law, the structure of the courts and professions, and the characteristics of the legal process. It provides an essential foundation for the study of more specific and substantive areas of French law. *More emphasis on topical issues of debate and reform, making it more interesting for students. *Has the benefit of being twinned with the French Legal System and Legal Language book. *Readable and straightforward approach in English, thus rendering the subject accessible to a wider range of students.
Wolf and Stanley on Environmental Law de
Wolf and Stanley on Environmental Lawprovides law students, non-law students and professionals, such as Environmental Health Officers, with detailed but accessible coverage of environmental law in England and Wales.
Cases and Materials on International Law de
International law is a crucial part of national and international affairs in the 21st Century as the process of globalisation proceeds rapidly. This was shown most starkly in the responses to the events of September 11 2001. The book is a vital tool to understand and analyse these affairs. This is a fully revised edition that includes recent materials on: international economic law, such as the responses to the "anti-globalization" protests; the regulation of the use of force, including actions in Afghanistan; the territorial administrations by the UN, as in East Timor; the increasing developments in international human rights law, such as the coming into force of the International Criminal Court and national human rights legislation; the clear obligations on States under international environmental law; and the role of non-state actors in the international community.
Textbook on International Law de
Textbook on International Law provides a concise and accessible exposition of the key areas of International Law for the student. All the components of an undergraduate course are considered and analysed, with particular emphasis placed on the practice of states. The book provides a thoroughgrasp of both the theory and practice of International Law. This fifth edition has been updated to include new material on the use of force, the International Criminal Court, and terrorism.As well as being an invaluable aid for law students, this book will also help students of international politics and diplomacy in understanding how the international community actually works.
An Introduction to Law de
Fully updated to incorporate all developments in the law since the last edition, this student text places emphasis on an understanding of the law and the legal system as living institutions within society. It also deals with how an appreciation of the rules and legal structures both reflect and influence changes in social, economic and political life.
Law of Contract 2007 - 2008 de
Examination questions in Contract Law can seem particularly daunting to students. This book shows how to tackle successfully the sort of problems and essay questions frequently found in examination papers. The authors suggest how answers should be structured, providing advice on what toinclude, and on what to leave out.No matter how good your research and study skills, the ultimate test for the law student is the exam. The more preparation you have, the better equipped you will be. Blackstone's Law Questions and Answers Series gives students the opportunity to practise their exam techniques and evaluate andassess their progress.Written by experienced lecturers, the series covers all the topics found on law degree courses, CPE courses, and other undergraduate courses where law is an essential element.Each title is divided into chapters covering each major topic and contains up to 50 questions and answers. Each chapter has an introduction focusing on important points and suggestions for further reading. Each question is followed by clear commentary highlighting the essential elements of eachquestion and indicating exactly what the examiners are looking for. This new edition also contains bullet pointed answer plans listing the main issues to be raised in each chapter, further reading at the end of every chapter, and diagrams illuminating key points to provide students with instantconfidence.
The Modern Law of Contract de
"The sixth edition of this popular text provides a comprehensive and readable examination of the law of contract as it stands today. Rooted in a solid study of case law and statute. The Modern Law of Contract stresses throughout the areas in which the traditional model of contract is or may be challenged and developed. The accessible writing style encourages the student to think about and explore new lines of thought on a variety of topics while achieving a firm understanding of this pivotal field."--BOOK JACKET.
Briefcase on Contract Law de
First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Contract Law, 2003-2004 de
The purpose of this book is twofold. First, it enables the student who has made some progress with studying contract law to revise the main points of a particular area in an easily digestible way. It should be of particular help to the student who finds that the mass of detail contained in some textbooks makes it difficult to identify the most important principles and essential cases. Secondly, it teaches, by illustration, the skills needed to write good answers to contract questions.
Torts de
The aim of this work is to demonstrate to the well-prepared candidate how to translate the knowledge gained through studies into answers that will attract high grades, not by the quoting of abstruse cases that settle fine points of law, but by the logical use of material that should be within any student's grasp.
Briefcase on Land Law de
Briefcase on Land Law provides the essential cases and statutory materials for most land law courses. All chapters have been revised to take account of recent case law and statutes. including the Land Registration Act 2002. Each chapter now contains a brief introduction. which places the cases into their wider context. There are new case summaries of such important House of Lords decisions as JA Pye Ltd v Graham (2002); Royal Bank of Scotland v Etridge plc (No 2) (2001); and Uratemp Ventures Ltd v Collins (2001). Also included are summaries of Taylor v Hamer (2002); Gillett v Holt (2001); Hair v Gillman (2000); Banner Homes Group plc v Luff Developments Ltd (2000); and Fuller v Happy Shopper Markets Ltd (2001). making this a valuable reference guide and revision tool for land law students.
Business Law de
This innovative new textbook is an exciting and challenging introduction to the study of business law. It covers a wide variety of business law topics in considerable depth and at a high academic standard while maintaining an easily readable style. The content of the book is more comprehensive than is generally found in books of this type and includes a large number of questions and other learning features that students find invaluable. Subjects covered include: the English legal system and dispute resolution; the law of contract; sale of goods and the supply of services; agency; the law of torts; consumer credit; company and partnership law; employment law; intellectual property; trade descriptions, misleading prices and product safety. The integrated approach taken emphasises the policy behind the law and how different areas of law are interconnected. Business Law is a complete teaching package with many student-friendly pedagogic features and superb support materials for both lecturers and students. Key features: ? Clear structure - the text in each chapter is detailed but contains frequent headings, Test Your Understanding Questions and Key Points to keep the reader firmly focu
A casebook on tort de
This casebook on tort is widely recognised as the leading sourcebook in the field. Designed as a one-stop shop, it offers a comprehensive selection of all the key cases, statutes and European legislation that is required for a thorough understanding of the law of torts. The materials are linked by a perceptive and stimulating commentary that both illustrates and explains the significance of judicial decisions, while guiding the reader through the difficult statutory material. Questions at the end of the extracts help promote analysis of the materials and ensure that they are fully understood. This edition covers such recent cases as Fairchild, Lister, Mirvahedy, Tomlinson, Transco, Rees and Wainwright. It also takes account of the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998
Criminal Law de
Examination questions in Criminal Law can seem particularly daunting to students. This book shows how to tackle successfully the sort of problems and essay questions frequently found in examination papers. The authors suggest how answers should be structured, providing advice on what toinclude, and on what to leave out.No matter how good your research and study skills, the ultimate test for the law student is the exam. The more preparation you have, the better equipped you will be. Blackstone's Law Questions and Answers Series gives students the opportunity to practise their exam techniques and evaluate andassess their progress.Written by experienced lecturers, the series covers all the topics found on law degree courses, CPE courses, and other undergraduate courses where law is an essential element.Each title is divided into chapters covering each major topic and contains up to 50 questions and answers. Each chapter has an introduction focusing on important points and suggestions for further reading. Each question is followed by clear commentary highlighting the essential elements of eachquestion and indicating exactly what the examiners are looking for. This new edition also contains bullet pointed answer plans listing the main issues to be raised in each chapter, further reading at the end of every chapter, and diagrams illuminating key points to provide students with instantconfidence.
Winfield and Jolowicz on tort de
he leading textbook on tort available providing students with the definitive and all embracing guidance they need to achieve top marks * Centred firmly on English law but covers significant developments in Commonwealth countries, and where appropriate European systems of tort law * Covers all key areas of tort law so students don't have to refer to a number of different textbooks * Goes through the nature and functions of tort law to give students a firm understanding of the purpose of tort law * Details the rules and principles that make up English tort law and explains how the law has developed * Looks at the remedies available so students can see the many different ways in a which resolution to a problems can be achieved * Includes extensive use of case citations * Contains full content listings at the beginning of each chapter and paragraph numbering to make it easy for students to find relevant information quickly * Analyses recent key case law including Re Deep Vein Thrombosis Litigation (carriage by air, strict liability), Buchanan v Jennings (libel; parliamentary privilege), and JD v East Berks AHA and Gorringe v Calderdale BC (public authorities) * Continues to cover the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on tort law * Covers radical changes in damages resulting in the introduction of a general power to award damages in personal injury cases by way of periodical payments * Discusses changes to the law of powers of arrest resulting from the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005
Understanding Deviance de
This is the new edition of the popular textbook, Understanding Deviance, which guides the new student through the major sociological theories of crime, deviance and control. Examining the significant frameworks of the sub-discipline, it opens with a discussion of the earliest schematiccriminology in the work of the University of Chicago in the 1920s, progressing through the theories of functionalism, anomie, symbolic interactionism and phenomenology and brings the reader fully up to date with a thorough treatment of the radical theories of Left Realism, a new section on socialexclusion and social capital and an analysis of 'third way' policies under New Labour.In this fourth edition David Downes and Paul Rock provide an objective account of the subject area that sympathetically outlines the principal theories of crime and rule-breaking, offering the major criticisms that have been voiced against them and constructing defences to these arguments. As withprevious editions, the authors continue to draw upon a wide range of international sources, placing all significant theoretical developments in European and North American contexts. The result is an indispensable guide to criminological theory offering a sound, yet accessible, foundation for bothundergraduates and postgraduates of deviance, criminology, and sociology. This textbook is essential reading for all those following courses in the area of crime, deviance and society.
Understanding Deviance de
This is the new edition of the popular textbook, Understanding Deviance, which guides the new student through the major sociological theories of crime, deviance and control. Examining the significant frameworks of the sub-discipline, it opens with a discussion of the earliest schematiccriminology in the work of the University of Chicago in the 1920s, progressing through the theories of functionalism, anomie, symbolic interactionism and phenomenology and brings the reader fully up to date with a thorough treatment of the radical theories of Left Realism, a new section on socialexclusion and social capital and an analysis of 'third way' policies under New Labour.In this fourth edition David Downes and Paul Rock provide an objective account of the subject area that sympathetically outlines the principal theories of crime and rule-breaking, offering the major criticisms that have been voiced against them and constructing defences to these arguments. As withprevious editions, the authors continue to draw upon a wide range of international sources, placing all significant theoretical developments in European and North American contexts. The result is an indispensable guide to criminological theory offering a sound, yet accessible, foundation for bothundergraduates and postgraduates of deviance, criminology, and sociology. This textbook is essential reading for all those following courses in the area of crime, deviance and society.
Criminal Law de
This text aims to provide a clear explanation of criminal law. As well as setting out the law itself, the book also examines the principles behind it and discusses some of the issues and debates arising from it. It contains broad coverage of all the main areas of criminal law, such as the principal homicide offences, offences against the person and property offences.
Cases and Materials on Criminal Law de
A collection of material selected not only to provide a current state of criminal law but also showing how criminal law fits into a wider context. Material relating the study of criminal law to human behaviour, as well as the changing moral and political perceptions of society are included.
Criminal law de
This popular textbook explains the basic legal principles of the UK constitution in an accessible and critical way. This, the third edition, has been substantially rewritten to emphasise general legal principles and controversial problems. Since 1997 the UK constitution has experienced greater changes than at any time this century. This new edition examines these changes including moves towards devolution and the Human Rights Act 1998
Intellectual property : patents, copyright, trade marks and allied rights de 
Intellectual Property de
Intellectual Property is well established as the leading textbook in this area of law. It continues to provide comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the whole spectrum of intellectual property law as it applies in the UK. This new edition has been rewritten and updated to reflect the rapid evolution of IP in recent years, including: . Patents, biotechnology and genomics. Implementation of the Directives affecting copyright on the internet. The EU Design Law. The rapidly developing case-law on community and national trade marks. This edition features new chapters on IPRs in Digital Technology and in Biotechnology
Cases and Materials on Intellectual Property de
This collection of cases and materials is a complement to any intellectual property textbook. Each chapter is prefaced by an introductory narrative and the extracts are linked and set in context by the author's commentary. The European dimension of intellectual property is covered including EC competition law and international conventions.
Introduction to Comparative Law de
An Introduction to Comparative Law first appeared in two volumes in 1987. Volume I discussed the nature of comparative law and then concentrated on a survey of the main features of the major groupings of the world's legal systems. Volume II focused on contract, tort, and unjust enrichment as major departments of private law. Now published for the first time in paperback, the two volumes have been combined into one to provide a comprehensive guide to the relationship between the world's legal systems.
Lloyd's Introduction to Jurisprudence de
International Energy Law and Taxation Review is indispensable to energy and taxation practitioners. It is an international monthly review covering key legislation, court decisions and fiscal developments relevant to the energy industry. In addition to oil and gas law, the journal examines the complex and often inter-related legal issues emerging from developments in other energy sectors such as electricity and coal It discusses the changing patterns of international energy trade and its supervision around the world and the significant growth in environmental issues affecting this area of law
Legal Philosophies de
Legal Philosophies has been written to provide a clear guide to the main topics in a jurisprudence or legal theory course with the novice in mind. It provides summaries of the pertinent arguments within these topics, and of the views of leading theorists. This new edition takes a look at the emergence of 'critical legal studies' and 'feminist jurisprudence', whilst there are new sections on 'moral truth' and 'communitarianism' (a revived theoretical approach).Contents:1. What is Jurisprudence About? 2. Natural Law and Moral Truth 3. The Command Theory of Law 4. Utilitarianism and the Economic Analysis of Law 5. Punishment 6. Kelson's Pure Theory of Law 7. Legal Concepts 8. Legal Realism and Critical Legal Studies 9. Hart's Concept of Law 10. Freedom and the Enforcement of Morals 11. The Morality of Law and the Rule of Law 12. Statutory Interpretation 13. Precedent 14. Dworkin's Rights Thesis 15. Legal Reasoning 16. The Duty to Obey the Law 17. The Historical School and Non-state Law 18. Sociological Jurisprudence 19. Law, Social Theory and Marxist Jurisprudence 20. Justice: Liberal, Communitarian and Feminist Index
