Overview
This clear and highly accessible volume, presented in a coherent structure, provides full coverage of the topics commonly found in the contract law syllabus, alongside up-to-date illustrative case examples and stimulating commentary. Written by leading authors in the field, this book takes account of a variety of theoretical perspectives, including economic, relational and empirical conceptions of the law. A meticulous and insightful commentary is provided throughout, illuminating complex areas of law and promoting more detailed analysis of important issues. Composed of approximately one-quarter authors' commentaries and three-quarters cases and materials, including academics' articles and extracts from books and Law Commission papers, this book facilitates the development of personal study skills and encourages readers to engage with the leading academic commentaries in the area. Clearly signposted chapter introductions highlight the salient features under discussion and additional reading collected at the end of each chapter guides further study and independent research. The range of material covered and the straightforward style makes Text, Cases and Materials on Contract Law an invaluable resource for all undergraduate students of contract law.
Full Product Details
Author: Richard Stone (University of Lincoln, UK) ,
James Devenney (Exeter University, UK) ,
Ralph Cunnington
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Edition: 2nd New edition
Weight: 1.247kg
ISBN: 9780415594141
ISBN 10: 0415594146
Pages: 690
Publication Date: 18 April 2011
Audience:
College/higher education
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Undergraduate
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By: 9780415816236
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Stone, Devenney, and Cunnington introduce English contract law through about one-quarter commentary and three-quarters cases and materials (including academic articles, extracts from books, and law reform papers). The volume can be used independently, but is intended to complement The Modern Law of Contract, Ninth edition, 2011. -Book News
Stone, Devenney, and Cunnington introduce English contract law through about one-quarter commentary and three-quarters cases and materials (including academic articles, extracts from books, and law reform papers). The volume can be used independently, but is intended to complement The Modern Law of Contract, Ninth edition, 2011. --Book News
Author Information
Richard Stone is Professor of Law at the University of Lincoln, and is also a Visiting Professor at University College Northampton. James Devenney is Deputy Head in the Durham Law School and Director of the Institute of Commercial and Corporate Law.
