Tort Law

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The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks This lively and though-provoking account allows students to understand rather than simply learn the law. The problem questions in each chapter help students to understand how the law works in its practical context and to begin to consider potential issues and debates. Carefully chosen features such as 'counterpoint' and 'pause for reflection' boxes enable students to think more deeply and critically about the law.

Suitable for use as a stand-alone textbook, or in conjunction with Casebook on Tort Law, making it an essential resource for students Student resources can be used to consolidate your learning after each lecture, to prepare for seminars, as a starting point to research a coursework essay, and of course during your revision. The resources available include: Counterpoint' and 'pause for reflection' boxes aid understanding and encourage students to think critically and engage with areas of controversy or reform Problem questions at the beginning of each chapter set the scene, immediately putting the law in context. Outline answers and an annotated version with issues and cases to consider gives students further insights into theDecision trees provide a visual aid to understanding key torts, and interactive versions in the enhanced e-book and online resources cement that knowledge through direct, step-by-step engagement Annotated statutes and judgments explain the more difficult points of law and help students develop the invaluable skills of reading, interpreting and analysing - essential for study

Kirsty Horsey is a Reader of Law at the University of Kent, teaching contract and tort law to undergraduate students across all years. Her research interests lie in the overlap of medical and family law, particularly in the area of assisted reproduction, and in public bodies' liability for negligence. In 2007, Kirsty was the joint recipient of the Barbara Morris Learning Support Prize, awarded by the University of Kent for teaching Counterpoint' and 'pause for reflection' boxes encourage students to think critically and engage with areas of controversy or reformProblem questions at the beginning of chapters set the scene, immediately putting the law in context. Outline answers and an annotated version with issues and cases to consider offer students further insights Additional content: ‘Introduction to the tort of negligence: putting it together’, ‘A basic overview of product liability in contract law’, and ‘The “McLibel” litigation’ The problem questions in each chapter help students to understand how the law works in its practical context. Carefully chosen features such as 'counterpoint' and 'pause for reflection' boxes enable students to think more deeply and critically about the law. Annotated statutes and judgments explain the more difficult points of law and help students develop the invaluable skills of reading, interpreting, and analysing Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support