Contract Law - Couverture souple

McKendrick, Ewan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0199250766 ISBN 13 : 9780199250769

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2003

Synopsis

This is a new account of the modern law of contract by one of the leading authorities in this field of law. Through this fresh approach to the subject students will obtain a firm understanding of the central doctrines and the controversies associated with them. Presenting a unique balance of 1/3 text to 2/3 cases and materials, the book can be used both as a stand alone text and as a companion volume to a short introductory textbook. Comprehensive coverage is presented in a logical structure that maps closely onto courses and stimulating commentary is delivered through detailed introductions, extract notes and extensive comments within each chapter. Extended extracts illustrate points clearly and promote the essential skills of case-reading, encouraging more detailed analysis of salient points. Analysis of key academic commentaries on issues of controversy, contract clauses etc is also included to provide a well-rounded discussion. Extracts from materials such as the Principles of European Contract Law and the UNIDROIT Principles for International Commercial Contracts are incorporated throughout to provide a useful point of comparison with English Law - encouraging critical reflection upon the state of English contract law and illustrating how the English law is regarded in other jurisdictions. Specimen clauses are also cited to demonstrate some of the practical problems that confront both businessmen and lawyers, offering students working examples of complex issues. Questions are placed at key points throughout the text to encourage further consideration and reflection of complex or controversial issues, while extensive referencing promotes further research. Written in a familiar and engaging style, this book offers a thought-provoking and well-balanced argument aimed squarely at undergraduates.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

One of the most comprehensive accounts of contract law available... McKendrick's book will provide all that a contract law student will require in a text. (Times Higher Education)

Well laid out, easy to read, and visually appealing: it offers clarity and succinct analysis of English contract law. (Professor Catherine MacMillan, University of Reading)

The author's command of the subject is exemplary; thoughtfully written and a pleasure to read. (Dr Gary Betts, LLB Course Director and Senior Lecturer in Law, Coventry University)

A comprehensible account with excellent commentary and easily accessible online resources. (Muna Sabbagh, Law School at Hertfordshire)

Intelligent and lucid core text. (David Herling, Senior Lecturer in Law, City University London)

The perfect all-round student text. Correct and up-to-date - I can refer students to it with confidence. (Francois de Bois, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester)

Well laid out and a pleasure to read. A thorough commentary by a leading expert. (Kelvin Johnstone, Keele University)

Présentation de l'éditeur

The fourth edition of Ewan McKendrick's Contract Law: Text, Cases, and Materials provides a complete guide to the subject in a single volume, containing everything needed for the study of contract law at undergraduate level. Written by an experienced author and leading authority in the field, this is a popular text with students and lecturers alike. The book comprises a unique balance of 40% text to 60% cases and materials, combining the best features of a textbook with those of a traditional casebook. The author's clear explanations and analyses of the law provide invaluable support to students, while the extracts from cases and materials promote the development of essential case reading skills and allow for a more detailed appreciation of the practical workings of the law, and of the best legal scholarship. Online Resource Centre The book is supported by an Online Resource Centre containing updates to the law, useful web links, and extra materials linked to the book. Lecturers have access to a test bank of multiple choice questions and answers.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0199250766
• ISBN 13: 9780199250769
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 1288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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