Overview
The most complete and credible business law book available, SMITH AND ROBERSON'S BUSINESS LAW, 14e, International Edition, by Richard A. Mann and Barry S. Roberts continues a long tradition of accuracy, comprehensiveness, and consistent coverage of the latest issues and emerging trends. This updated classic includes a table of contents that delivers a comprehensive, detailed, and thorough presentation of business law topics that reflect AACSB guidelines. The text also includes an excellent mix of landmark and recent cases. Longer than in most texts, end-of-chapter cases include edited facts and decisions to preserve the language of the court. Placement of cases gives instructors complete flexibility, allowing them to skip over cases easily as well as opt for a true black-letter-law case analysis approach if they choose. Classic, comprehensive, and completely up-to-date, this textbook will challenge your students--and ensure that they leave your class with a solid understanding of modern business law.
Full Product Details
Author: Richard Mann (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) ,
Barry Roberts (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint: South-Western College Publishing
Edition: 14th edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.50cm
, Height: 5.00cm
, Length: 25.10cm
Weight: 2.358kg
ISBN: 9780324655414
ISBN 10: 032465541
Pages: 1328
Publication Date: 04 March 2008
Audience:
College/higher education
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
1: Introduction to Law. 2: Business Ethics and the Social Responsibility of Business. 3: Civil Dispute Resolution. 4: Constitutional Law. 5: Administrative Law. 6: Criminal Law. 7: Intentional Torts. 8: Negligence and Strict Liability. PART II: CONTRACTS. 9: Introduction to Contracts. 10: Mutual Assent. 11: Conduct Invalidating Assent. 12: Consideration. 13: Illegal Bargains. 14: Contractual Capacity. 15: Contracts in Writing. 16: Third Parties to Contracts. 17: Performance, Breach, and Discharge. 18: Contract Remedies. PART III: AGENCY. 19: Relationship of Principal and Agent. 20: Relationship with Third Parties. PART IV: SALES. 21: Introduction to Sales and Leases. 22: Performance. 23: Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss. 24: Products Liability: Warranties and Strict Liability in Tort. 25: Sales Remedies. PART V: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS. 26: Form and Content. 27: Transfer. 28: Holder in Due Course. 29: Liability of Parties. 30: Bank Deposits, Collections, and Funds Transfers. PART VI: UNINCORPORATED BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS. 31: Formation and Internal Relations of General Partnerships. 32: Operation and Dissolution of General Partnerships. 33: Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies. PART VII: CORPORATIONS. 34: Nature, Formation, and Powers. 35: Financial Structure. 36: Management Structure. 37: Fundamental Changes. PART VIII: DEBTOR AND CREDITOR RELATIONS. 38: Secured Transactions and Suretyship. 39: Bankruptcy. PART IX: REGULATION OF BUSINESS. 40: Protection of Intellectual Property. 41: Antitrust. 42: Consumer Protection. 43: Employment Law. 44: Securities Regulation. 45: Accountants' Legal Liability. 46: Environmental Law. 47: International Business Law. PART X: PROPERTY. 48: Introduction to Property, Property Insurance, Bailments, and Documents of Title. 49: Interests in Real Property. 50: Transfer and Control of Real Property. 51: Trusts and Decendents' Estates.
Author Information
Barry S. Roberts received a B.S. in Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University, a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, and an LL.M. from Harvard Law School. He served as a judicial clerk for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court prior to practicing law in Pittsburgh. Professor Roberts is professor of Business Law at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is a member of Who's Who in American Law and the North Carolina and Pennsylvania Bars (inactive). He has written numerous articles on such topics as antitrust, products liability, constitutional law, banking law, employment law, and business associations. Professor Roberts has been a reviewer and staff editor for the American Business Law Journal. He is a co-author of BUSINESS LAW AND THE REGULATION OF BUSINESS, SMITH & ROBERSON'S BUSINESS LAW, ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS LAW AND THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT, and CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS LAW. Richard A. Mann received a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a J.D. from Yale Law School. He is professor of Business Law emeritus at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is past president of the Southeastern Regional Business Law Association. Professor Mann is a member of Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Law, and the North Carolina Bar (inactive). He has written extensively on a number of legal topics, including bankruptcy, sales, secured transactions, real property, insurance law, and business associations. Professor Mann has received the American Business Law Journal's award both for the best article and for the best comment and, in addition, has served as a reviewer and staff editor for the publication. Professor Mann is a co-author of BUSINESS LAW AND THE REGULATION OF BUSINESS), SMITH & ROBERSON'S BUSINESS LAW), ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS LAW AND THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT, and CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS LAW.
