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Basic Tort Law: Cases, Statutes, and Problems, Sixth Edition
ISBN: 9781543838749
Basic Tort Law: Cases, Statutes, and Problems is a comprehensive textbook designed for one or two semester torts courses. It provides a thorough introduction to intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability, covering fundamental issues such as duty, breach, causation, and compensation.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory torts courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of tort law, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of legal principles.
History and Editions
The sixth edition of Basic Tort Law has been updated with new cases, problems, and notes. This edition includes a variety of problems in essay format to test student understanding of every topic in the book. Each topic has at least one practice-oriented problem designed to illustrate the variety of contexts in which lawyers confront doctrinal issues. These problems are usually drawn from reported decisions and include citations to those decisions.
Author and Other Works
The authors of Basic Tort Law: Cases, Statutes, and Problems are David W. Barnes and Nicholas Kahn-Fogel Arthur Best. David W. Barnes is known for his expertise in tort law and his ability to present complex legal concepts clearly. Nicholas Kahn-Fogel Arthur Best contributes to the book's comprehensive coverage of tort law principles.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in tort law, including intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability.
- Practice-Oriented Problems: The text includes numerous practice-oriented problems to test student understanding and apply theoretical knowledge.
- Updated Cases: The sixth edition is thoroughly updated with new cases and notes to reflect current legal developments.
- Flexible Organization: The book's flexible organization allows teachers to begin with coverage of intentional torts in Chapter 2 or negligence in Chapter 3, accommodating different course structures.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781543838749
- eBook with Study Center: ISBN-13: 9781543838749 (digital only)
- eBook + Study Center + Audiobook: ISBN-13: 9781543838749 (digital only)
- eBook + Study Center + Audiobook + Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781543838749 (digital only)
Publication Details
- Publisher: Wolters Kluwer
- Publication Date: January 31, 2022
- Number of Pages: 1086 pages
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- 9781543838756: Hardcover (related ISBN)
- 9781543857047: eBook (related ISBN)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Basic Tort Law: Cases, Statutes, and Problems, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
