by Frances Quinn (Author)
What links a bottle of ginger beer, A-list celebrities, the first female beefeater at the Tower of London and Mothercare?
Answer: they have all had to rely on, been affected by or have been the subject of a tort law action.
Written in a lively and accessible style, this new textbook will provide students with a strong understanding of the key legal principles and case law at play in this area. A range of innovative in-chapter features support students throughout their study and encourage them to use and develop their legal and employability skills.
Tort Lawforms part of the Living Law Series which establishes and nurtures an understanding of legal principles and how they work in the real world.
Format: Paperback
Edition: 1
Publisher: Longman This new textbook explains Tort Law in context helping students to fully understand the legal principles and their relevance to the modern world.
Published: 05 Apr 2012
ISBN 10: 1447911288
ISBN 13: 9781447911289
Book Overview:
An excellent book. It is comprehensive, very accessible and Frances Quinn brings a welcome new approach to the subject, making it ideal for any undergraduate course. This book must be considered by anyone teaching tort .
- Sean Curley, Principle Lecturer, University of Huddersfield.
This is a comprehensive text which very much meets the employability agenda for potential lawyers. The text really lives up to the Series title, Living Law, and examines Tort Law in the real world with everyday scenarios leading to a strong understanding of its function and purpose.
I also particularly like the use of practitioner interviews within the Book; they provide valuable comments on their particular area of Expertise.
- Lesley Lomax, Sheffield Hallam University
Frances Quinnis an award-winning journalist who specialises in legal affairs. She is also the co-author of a number of popular student legal texts in the Elliott & Quinn Series (Pearson).