Essentials Of Business Law Student Edition

by Bonnice, Joseph G.

• ISBN13: 9780078305054
• ISBN10: 0078305055
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-12-05
• Publisher: Career Education

Summary

The fifth edition of this popular textbook presents a broad, practical approach to the study of business law principles and practices. The material has been extensively revised and updated to reflect recent developments in the legal field, and every chapter includes an abundance of real-world examples that illustrate the law at work. In- depth coverage of the latest issues in business law, including new coverage of technology, environmental, and international law, is also provided. Photos and a new, engaging design make the book easy to teach and understand, and the new and expanded pedagogy, with an emphasis on teachability and assessment, offers teachers and students a wealth of opportunities for enriching the learning experience. Students will come away with a clear understanding of business law topics and be able to identify, explain, and apply the principles of business law in the world around them.

Table of Contents

PART I. INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW

Chapter 1: Our System of Law

Chapter 2: Ethics and the Law

Chapter 3: Criminal Law

Chapter 4: Tort Law

Chapter 5: Administrative Law

PART II: CONTRACTS

Chapter 6: Introduction to Contracts

Chapter 7: Offer, Acceptance, and Mutual Agreement

Chapter 8: Consideration

Chapter 9: Competent Parties

Chapter 10: Legal Purpose of Contracts

Chapter 11: Form of Contracts

Chapter 12: Operation of Contracts

Chapter 13: Discharge of Contracts

PART III: SALES, AGENCY, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

Chapter 14: Transfer of Title

Chapter 15: Sales

Chapter 16: Agency and Employment

Chapter 17: Warranties and Product Liability

Chapter 18: Professional Responsibility

PART IV: PROPERTY

Chapter 19: Real and Personal Property

Chapter 20: Bailments

Chapter 21: Landlord-Tenant Relations

Chapter 22: Wills, Intestacy, and Trusts

PART V: COMMERCIAL PAPER

Chapter 23: Introduction to Commercial Paper

Chapter 24: Transfer and Discharge of Commercial Paper

PART VI: BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Chapter 25: Computer Privacy and Speech

Chapter 26: Conducting Business in Cyberspace

PART VII: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Chapter 27: International Business Law

Chapter 28: Business and the Environment

Back Matter

Glossary

Index