The Modern Law of Contract 7th ed


ISBN13: 9780415425285
ISBN: 041542528X
Published: August 2007
Publisher: Routledge-Cavendish
Country of Publication: UK
Binding: Paperback
Price: £24.99

Written by a leading author and lecturer with over twenty-five years experience teaching and examining contract law, this very popular and well-established textbook has been fully updated and revised for this new edition.

Exploring all recent developments and case decisions in the field of contract law, it combines a meticulous examination of authorities and commentaries with a modern contextual approach. Taking into account a variety of theoretical approaches: economic, sociological and empirical, Stone examines a broad range of material.

New features include:

  • Content that is mapped onto common undergraduate syllabuses and course outlines
  • Boxed chapter introductions, highlighting the salient features under discussion with short chapter table of contents to enable easier navigation
  • Expanded further reading at the end of each chapter to guide further study and independent research
  • 'For thought' think points throughout the text where students are asked to consider 'what if' scenarios (e.g. what if a particular case had different facts)
  • A Companion Website with yearly updates and guidance to useful websites
  • A highly accessible and flexible layout that meets the needs of a broad range of undergraduate students on contract courses.
Clearly written and easy to use, this book enables undergraduate students of contract law to fully engage with the topic and gain a profound understanding of this pivotal area.