Modern Land Law

by Mark P . Thompson (Author)

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  Paperback
  2001

  $8.77

  Retaining the traditional structure of land law texts designed to work alongside university courses, this work provides the introductory student with a clear understanding of the principles and social context of modern land law. Taking a fresh, analytical, and contemporary approach, the individual chapters focus on specific aspects of land, with every major area covered. Key features are highlighted and discussed in clear, accessible language. A comprehensive account, the social context of land law is thoroughly investigated, along with the policy tensions to which land law gives rise. Contemporary debates and new legislation are also explored in detail. The textbook has been designed to engage the student with the basic principles of land law, introducing them to the concept of land and the social context of modern land law.

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  Paperback
  2009

  $3.47

  Modern Land Law offers fresh and contemporary coverage of a traditionally difficult subject. Mark Thompson moves away from the typically dense, black-letter approach adopted by many textbooks to take a more engaging look at the social context within which land law operates. The book is structured to reflect the key topics that are typically covered on the LLB making it ideal for use as a main textbook and the contextual approach and selective coverage ensure that it offers in-depth and rigorous analysis and discussion. The author excels in explaining difficult rules and concepts clearly but without oversimplification and guides students around the common pitfalls in areas where there is typically misunderstanding or confusion.

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  Hardcover
  2003

  $3.47

  Taking a fresh, analytical approach, Mark P. Thompson introduces students to the basic principles of modern land law. Explaining and exploring all the key features of the subject, this concise and engaging text offers comprehensive and accessible coverage of all the major topics studied by undergraduates, addressing contemporary debates, and analysing the social context of modern land law, and the policy tensions to which it gives rise. This new edition has been fully revised and updated to take into account recent changes in land legislation. It contains extensive reference to the Land Registration Act 2002, discussion of the Electronic Communications Act 2000, Commonhold, and changes to mortgages as a result of the House of Lords decision in Royal Bank of Scotland (No.2) v Etridge. It also contains reduced coverage of the 1925 legislation. Designed to map directly on to mainstream university courses, this book remains the ideal text for undergraduates, retaining a traditional structure that reflects the way courses are taught, and avoiding excessive detail and the treatment of more esoteric topics.