Overview
The fifth edition of Markesinis and Deakin's Tort Law has been fully revised and updated to cover all important developments which have occurred in this field since the previous edition appeared in 1999. The structure of the book remains the same as in previous editions, as has its underlying philosophy - to provide a good general overview of the law of tort for students and their lecturers which will also be of interest to practitioners and judges in the field. The book includes discussion of much new material, including important appellate court decisions on wrongful birth, defamation, privacy, nuisance, the liability of public authorities, causation and many others; the growing impact of the Human Rights Act upon tort law, including discussion of many important cases decided since the Act came into force; important recent legislative developments, including the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. Throughout the book the relationship between the common law and legislative policy is a key theme, while economic and comparative analysis of the cases and issues are used where appropriate.
Full Product Details
Author: Simon Deakin, FBA ,
Angus Johnston ,
Sir Basil S. Markesinis
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Clarendon Press
Edition: 5th Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 17.10cm
, Height: 4.70cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 1.568kg
ISBN: 9780199257126
ISBN 10: 0199257124
Pages: 968
Publication Date: 01 October 2003
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By: 9780199282463
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
An excellent book which subjects the material to a clear academic analysis.
"..""one of the best textbooks available to students. The text is highly readable and explains all of the relevant areas in great detail. A definite recommendation for any tort law student."" ""An excellent book which subjects the material to a clear academic analysis."" ""This book summarizes English law of tort in a detailed yet comprehensive and succinct way."""
This book summarizes English law of tort in a detailed yet comprehensive and succinct way. .. one of the best textbooks available to students. The text is highly readable and explains all of the relevant areas in great detail. A definite recommendation for any tort law student. An excellent book which subjects the material to a clear academic analysis.
Author Information
Simon Deakin PhD is Robert Monks Professor of Corporate Governance and a Fellow of Peterhouse at the University of Cambridge. Angus Johnston is Tutor and Director of Studies in Law at Trinity Hall, Cambridge and Newton Trust Affiliated Lecturer in Law at the University of Cambridge. From 1997-1998 he was Assistant to Professor Basil Markesinis at the Institute of Anglo-American Law at Leiden University, where he lectured on Tort Law. Basil Markesinis, QC, LL.D. (Cantanb.), DCL (Oxon), FBA is Professor of Common and Civil Law at University College London; Jamail Regents Chair of Law, University of Texas; and Master of the Bench, Gray's Inn.
