Tort Law : Text, Cases, and Materials
By: Steele, Jenny (Author).
Oxford University Press. Published: 30/03/2010. Audience Guide: General (US: Trade).
Paperback. Sourced from U.S.A.
Tort Law: Text, Cases, and Materials offers a clear, thorough, and engaging guide to tort law. The author's clarity of expression enables the reader to gain a secure understanding of the fundamental principles of the subject, whilst also facilitating an appreciation of the more complex tensions and debates surrounding the contemporary law of tort. This stimulating text presents a wide range of critical perspectives and an excellent selection of extracts from cases and academic commentaries, providing students with the detailed knowledge and analytical tools required to engage fully with this fascinating subject. The book is intended to be both a stand-alone text and to provide students with a comprehensive source of relevant mateirals, and undergraduates will find everything they need in this one convenient and easy-to-use volume. Online Resource Centre - Regular updates - Web links to guide students in further study Item Details
ISBN10/13: 0199550751/9780199550753
TITLE: Tort Law
CONTRIBUTORS: Steele, Jenny (Author)
EDITION: 2nd Revised edition
IMPRINT: Oxford University Press
PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press
FORMAT: Paperback
PUBLICATION DATE: 30/03/2010
SUBJECT: Law, Other Jurisdictions
DIMENSIONS (Width x Height): 189mm x 246mm
PAGES: 980
AUDIENCE GUIDE: General (US: Trade)
CONTENTS: I. INTRODUCTORY; 1. The shape of tort law today; II. INTERNATIONAL INTERFERENCES; 2. Intentional torts; III. THE TORT OF NEGLIGENCE; 3. Essentials of negligence I: establishing negligence; 4. Essentials of negligence II: problems of causation; 5. Essentials of negligence III: defences; 6. Applications of the duty concept; IV. COMPENSATION AND DAMAGES; 7. Limitation and contribution; 8. Damages and the question of accident compensation; V. ENHANCED RESPONSIBILITY; 9. Dangerous activities, employers' liability, vicarious liability; VI. NUISANCE AND DANGERS ARISING FROM OCCUPATION; 10. Nuisance; 11. Rylands v Fletcher: strict liability; 12. Liability for dangerous premises; VII. PROTECTION OF REPUTATION AND RELATED INTERESTS; 13. Defamation; 14. Privacy and protection from harassment; VIII. SPECIFIC AREAS OF TORT PROTECTION; 15. Product liability; 16. Breach of statutory duty; 17. Interference with property
|
