Tort Law Directions

Tort Law Directions is written in an engaging and lively manner with an emphasis on explaining the key topics covered on tort law courses with clarity. The book provides a thorough introduction to the key principles of tort law, and illustrates the points of law through discussions of important cases. The book includes a range of learning features to help guide and support students through the material in an interesting and engaging way. Questions, summaries, and thinking points encourage active learning, and enable students to check their understanding of the subject as they progress through the course. These learning features and the clear writing style ensure that students can also benefit from the arguments developed throughout the chapters, and from some introductory academic debates. The book's clear structure and cross-referencing will enable students to navigate easily through the diversity of tort law, making this an ideal text for students who are new to the subject. Online Resource Centre Student resources: - Podcasts of authors' answers to students' frequently asked questions - Updates on cases and legislation - Further guidance and examples on answering problem and essay questions in tort - A flashcard glossary providing clear definitions of the key words and terms used in the textbook Lecturer resources: - Testbank of 150 multiple choice questions with answers and feedback - Suggested group exercises/activities relating to the additional reading

ISBN 0199639566   Weight (grammes) 683 ISBN13 9780199639564 (What's this?)   Published in Oxford Publisher Oxford University Press   Series title Directions Series Imprint Oxford University Press   Previous ISBN 9780199574353 Format Paperback   Height (mm) 246 Publication date 05 Apr 2012   Width (mm) 187 DEWEY 346.4203   Spine width (mm) 18 DEWEY edition DC23   Academic level Undergraduate, Postgraduate Pages 352

1. Introduction - what is tort law?; 2. The tort system; 3. Trespass to the person and to land; 4. Negligence: duty of care; 5. Breach of duty; 6. Negligence: causation; 7. Negligence: duty of care problem areas; 8. General defences; 9. Negligence: liability relating to premises; 10. Employers' liability; 11. Vicarious liability; 12. Product liability; 13. Nuisance; 14. Rylands v Fletcher; 15. Elements of defamation; 16. Defences to defamation; 17. Privacy; 18. Remedies and limitation

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Version	Price	Published	Edition
Paperback	£26.00	2010	2nd Revised edition
Paperback	£25.00	2008	illustrated edition