Family Law - Couverture souple

Welstead, Mary

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0199282358 ISBN 13 : 9780199282357

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2006

Synopsis

This first edition of "Family Law" offers a fresh, clear and concise introduction to the subject. Designed to map directly onto undergraduate courses, the book provides an overview of the major issues and debates in family law in England and Wales. Current changes are explained and critically evaluated. Mary Welstead and Susan Edwards begin by discussing the changing definition of family. They cover both adult relationships and child issues. In addition to marriage, divorce, family property and death of a partner, "Family Law" deals with issues such as civil partnership, domestic violence and the role of the state in children's upbringing.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Core Text Series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing a reliable and invaluable guide for students of law at all levels. Written by leading academics, and renowned for their clarity, these concise texts explain the intellectual challenges of each area of the law. Family Law enables students to develop a clear understanding of the law itself, and an insight into the tensions that surround family life in all its incarnations. The complex personal relations between adults, children and the State, are all fully explored, highlighting the controversial issues which face family lawyers today. Clearly written and presented, Family Law incorporates chapter summaries and self-test questions to highlight key topics for discussion and reflection, and selected reading lists for those wishing to conduct further research. Online Resource Centre Updates Web links

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Core Text Series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing a reliable and invaluable guide for students of law at all levels. Written by leading academics, and renowned for their clarity, these concise texts explain the intellectual challenges of each area of the law. Family Law enables students to develop a clear understanding of the law and an insight into both the legal and social tensions that surround 'family life'. Clearly written and presented, it incorporates chapter summaries and self-test questions to highlight key topics for discussion and reflection. The authors also aim to make family law interesting so that their readers will want to explore in greater depth the fascinating stories which have so often engaged them in the writing of the second edition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0199282358
• ISBN 13: 9780199282357
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 404
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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