As Level Law

by Minel Dadhania (Author), Andrew R . Mitchell (Author)

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  Paperback
  2003

  $3.25

  AS Law covers the content of AS Law for AQA and OCR students in a stimulating and reader-friendly style. Subjects are broken down into manageable parts, with clear headings, sub-headings, photographs, diagrams, boxes and illustrations. A glossary of commonly encountered legal terms also helps those new to the subject understand some of the more technical words and phrases. Each chapter contains a number of common features designed to aid learning, including: This topic enables you ? an introduction to each chapter outlining learning objectives that also explain why the subject is important to the study of law; Developing the subject ? explains a particularly important or difficult point in more detail; Useful websites ? a list of websites that enable students to access primary law materials, which will support chapter-by-chapter reading; It?s a fact! ? highlights interesting and contemporary applications of the legal principle under discussion; Let?s look at the cases ? examines a particular case in more detail in the context of the chapter discussion; Exam hints/tips ? suggests revision topics and strategies bearing in mind the questions that could well come up in an exam. With revision quizzes, quick tests and sample questions and answers included within the textbook alongside additional online material, this text covers AS Law in a stimulating and exciting manner. Designed for sixth form and college students, it brings law to life by profiling famous legal figures and examining law in films, fiction, non-fiction and on the internet while fulfilling all syllabus requirements. This textbook is supported by a companion website designed to keep AS Level Law up to date and to provide interactive learning resources for students. Key features include: Glossary of legal terms; Useful web-links to information resources and important websites; Revision quizzes for students; Celebrity cases relating to key areas of the law; Self-test essay questions with answer plans for students; Termly updates.

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $5.31

  Written for sixth form and college students, AS Law covers the content of AS Law for AQA and OCR students in a lively and reader-friendly style. Topics are broken down into manageable parts, with clear headings and are illustrated throughout with photographs, diagrams, boxes and illustrations. Each chapter includes: * an introduction outlining learning objectives relating to the subject specifications *'developing the subject' sections explaining a particularly important or difficult point in more detail, designed to challenge more able students * a list of useful websites enabling students to access primary law materials intended to support chapter-by-chapter reading *'it's a fact!' sections highlighting interesting and contemporary applications of the legal principle under discussion * dedicated sections providing detailed examination of key cases, within the context of the chapter discussion * hints and tips for revision topics and strategies helping students to prepare for the types of questions that are most likely to come up in exams. The book contains a wealth of opportunities to test and apply knowledge, with revision quizzes, quick tests and sample questions and answers within each chapter and there are additional opportunities for self-testing and revision available via the Companion Website. This third edition has been revised and updated to take into account the new 2008 AQA specifications and contains a new chapter on contract liabilities, as well as expanded material on sentencing and court procedures. It also addresses recent legal developments such as the establishment of the Ministry of Justice, changes in the legal profession and the constitution, and the reform of the House of Lords. AS Law provides a stimulating and exciting approach to the subject, profiling famous legal figures and examining law in films, fiction, non-fiction and on the internet whilst offering comprehensive coverage of the AQA and OCR subject specifications fulfilling all syllabus requirements.