Description

Contract Law Directions is written in an informal and engaging style with an emphasis on explaining the key topics covered on contract law courses with clarity. No previous knowledge is assumed, making this the ideal text for those encountering contract law for the first time. Logically structured in four parts and designed to reflect the content of undergraduate contract law courses, this book provides clear coverage of all the main topics likely to be encountered by undergraduate law students.

Topics are illustrated using examples and cases that relate to real life experiences to provide students with a grounded understanding of contract law. Useful features such as diagrams and flowcharts are presented in a fresh color design and the many headings guide the reader's progress through the subject.

The second edition has been fully revised and updated to include all developments and key cases since the publication of the first edition, particularly with relation to damages, exclusion clauses and undue influence. It also features a new chapter bringing together material relating to performance and breach of contract.


Online Resource Centre

The book is accompanied by an innovative online resource center offering several resources to support teaching and learning. Lecturers can track student progress using an online bank of 300 multiple choice questions offering immediate answers and feedback that can be customized. They can also access electronic versions of diagrams from the book which can be used in lectures and teaching. Resources for students include guidance on answering end-of-chapter questions, an interactive glossary to test knowledge of key terms, web-links and regular updates to legislation and case-law.

New in this Edition

·Contains a new chapter on performance and breach of contract, bringing together material on this topic into one accessible chapter
·Introduction of 'case close-up' feature to examine particularly important cases in more detail
·Expanded use of 'thinking points' feature to provide more questions for discussion and debate
·Thoroughly revised and updated to include important recent developments and cases, particularly in relation to damages, undue influence and exclusion clauses.

Features

• Combines an informal style with engaging learning features and plenty of headings to make this an ideal text for those new to the study of contract law
• The use of examples to illustrate key concepts engages students by relating theory to real life experience and encourages a grounded understanding of contract law
• Questions are provided at the end of every chapter with suggested answers on the website. These encourage students to test and reinforce their own learning and provide guidance as to how to tackle a question and structure a reasoned and balanced answer
• Topics are not presented in isolation but are set in the wider context of contract law as a whole to encourage an integrated appreciation of contract law and the ability to connect ideas
• Diagrams and flowcharts are presented in an fresh colour design and the many headings guide the reader's progress through the subject
• The unique author team combines the expertise of experienced academic and author Professor Richard Taylor with that of recently graduated solicitor Damian Taylor. This ensures that the book is both academically rigorous but that the complexities of contract law are tackled in an accessible manner for those relatively new to the study of law

Product Details

450 pages; ISBN13: 978-0-19-955439-3ISBN10: 0-19-955439-0

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