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A comprehensive and accessible guide in Business Law that is also suitable for non-students. Business Law, 9th edition by Ewan MacIntyre is a comprehensive guide to the subject, aiming to help you gain a deeper understanding of the legal principles that apply to business. This text is ideal for students who study Business Law in a wide variety of courses, such as business or accountancy-related, as well as professional or post-graduate courses that require a thorough grounding in the specific field. The book covers most areas in an academically rigorous way but is written in a language that is straightforward and easy to understand. This edition provides an in-depth, up-to-date treatment of the law, with significant updates in many cases that reflect changes in the legislation – especially EU law. Key features include: Comprehensive content: covers a wide variety of business law subjects, including Employment, Consumer Credit, and Intellectual Property. A clear outline: helps you organise your studying of the topics efficiently and fully grasp all aspects of the subject. Key points and tasks: encourage you to apply what you have learned to business situations. Multiple-choice and in-depth problem questions: allow you to consolidate your understanding and learning of the topics. Easy to read and with a range of references to support your understanding of the subject, this textbook offers full coverage of the theory and practical applications in Business Law.

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Author:   Ewan MacIntyre
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   9th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.340kg
ISBN:  

9781292219950

ISBN 10:   1292219955
Pages:   808
Publication Date:   14 February 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Study skills Chapter 1. The legal system Chapter 2. The courts and legal personnel Chapter 3. Formation of contracts - offer and acceptance Chapter 4. Other requirements of a contract - intention to create legal relations - consideration - formalities - capacity Chapter 5. Contractual terms Chapter 6. Misrepresentation - mistake - duress and undue influence - illegality Chapter 7. Discharge of liability - remedies for breach of contract Chapter 8. Terms implied by statute Chapter 9. Sale of goods - the passing of ownership Chapter 10. Sale of goods - duties of the parties - remedies - international sales Chapter 11. Agency Chapter 12. The law of torts 1 Chapter 13. The law of torts 2 Chapter 14. Credit transactions Chapter 15. Partnership Chapter 16. The nature of a company and the formation of a company Chapter 17. The management of a company Chapter 18. Shareholders - resolutions - maintenance of capital - minority protection - debentures Chapter 19. Winding up of companies - limited liability partnerships - benefits of trading as a company, partnership or limited liability partnership Chapter 20. Employment 1 - duties of employer and employee - dismissal - redundancy Chapter 21. Employment 2 - discrimination - health and safety - rights of employees Chapter 22. Regulation of business by the imposition of criminal liability Chapter 23. Business property Appendix: Answers to Test your understanding questions

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Ewan MacIntyre recently retired after more than 25 years as a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Law School. He is also the author of the concise Essentials of Business Law, published by Pearson.

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