Labour Law (Law in Context)

Labour Law (Law in Context)

by Aileen McColgan (Author), Hugh Collins (Author), K. D. Ewing (Author)

Synopsis

Building on their successful cases and materials book, Collins, Ewing and McColgan present an entirely restructured and freshly written new textbook on employment law. Comprehensive and engaging, it combines detailed analysis and commentary on the law with short contextual extracts to fully equip the labour law student. Carefully balancing clear exposition of legal principles with critical and scholarly analysis, this is the definitive textbook on the subject written by the UK's foremost employment law scholars. The book's 20-part structure maps logically onto either a full or half module employment law course. Chapter introductions and conclusions and an uncluttered text design carefully guide the student through the material. Innovative case studies show the law 'in action' and discussion of the globalised workplace gives the work a contemporary feel. Put simply, this is required reading for all students of the subject.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 980
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 30 Sep 2012

ISBN 10: 1107608864
ISBN 13: 9781107608863
Book Overview: Written by the UK's foremost employment lawyers, this textbook is both comprehensive and engaging with detailed commentary and integrated materials.

Media Reviews
'Collins, Ewing, and McColgan's Labour Law provides one of the finest examples of a research-led teaching manual. Its users will no doubt emerge with an authoritative, rich, and critical understanding of English labour law, and fully appreciate the development of this multifaceted legal discipline in the broader European and international context. 'Labour law' at its best.' Dr Nicola Countouris, University College London
'Comprehensive and well-written; this text makes all aspects of employment law accessible. Both students and teachers should find it informative and useful for employment law courses.' Dr Jessica Guth, Bradford University Law School
Author Bio
Hugh Collins is Professor of English Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science. K. D. Ewing is Professor of Public Law at King's College London. Aileen McColgan is Professor of Human Rights Law at King's College London.