Law, Business, and Society

by McAdams, Tony; Neslund, Nancy; Neslund, Kristofer

• ISBN13: 9780073048109
• ISBN10: 0073048100
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-01-30
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin

Summary

Law, Business, and Society, 8/e, by Tony McAdams, takes an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing elements of law, political economy, international business, ethics, social responsibility and management. The author produces a compelling holistic picture of these concepts by giving extensive attention to readings, provocative quotes and factual details. Students learn not merely the law but the law in context.

Table of Contents

Unit OneBusiness and Society

1. Capitalism and the Role of Government

2. Business Ethics

3. The Corporation and Public Policy: Expanding Responsibilities

Unit TwoIntroduction to Law

4. The American Legal System

5. Constitutional Law and the Bill of Rights

6. Contracts

7. Torts and Product Liability

Unit ThreeTrade Regulation and Antitrust

8. Government Regulation of Business

9. Business Organizations and Securities Regulation

10. Antitrust LawMonopolies and Mergers

11. Antitrust LawRestraints of Trade

Unit FourEmployerEmployee Relations

12. Employment Law I: Employee Rights

13. Employment Law II: Discrimination

14. Employment Law III: LaborManagement Relations

Unit FiveBusiness and Selected Social Issues

15. Consumer Protection

16. Product Liability

17. Environmental Protection

18. Internet Law and Ethics

Appendix A The Constitution of the United States of America

Appendix B Uniform Commercial Code 2000 Official Text, Article 2

Glossary of Legal Terms

Subject Index