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Oxford Introductions to U. S. Law Ser.: Oxford Introductions to U. S. Law : Torts by Benjamin C. Zipursky and John C. P. Goldberg (2010, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100195373979
ISBN-139780195373974
eBay Product ID (ePID)84308382
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Number of Pages436 Pages
Publication NameOxford Introductions to U. S. Law : Torts
LanguageEnglish
SubjectTorts, General
Publication Year2010
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLaw
AuthorBenjamin C. Zipursky, John C. P. Goldberg
SeriesOxford Introductions to U. S. Law Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Weight16.8 Oz
Item Length8.1 in
Item Width5.4 in
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Reviews"This book is a thoughtful and accurate resource for Torts students, full of helpful examples and brief discussions of classic cases. Goldberg and Zipursky lay out the principles of tort law clearly, but without oversimplification." --Christina Brooks Whitman Francis A. Allen Collegiate Professor of Law, University of Michigan Law School "This is a remarkably accessible and sophisticated guide to the subject of torts. Goldberg and Zipursky's understanding of the law is wide and deep, and their book is a lucid presentation of both the basics and the complexities of the field. Students struggling to master torts for the first time will have both the forest and the trees brought into focus." --Gregory C. Keating William T. Dalessi Professor of Law and Philosophy, University of Southern California Gould School of Law, "This book is a thoughtful and accurate resource for Torts students, full of helpful examples and brief discussions of classic cases. Goldberg and Zipursky lay out the principles of tort law clearly, but without oversimplification." --Christina Brooks Whitman Francis A. Allen Collegiate Professor of Law, University of Michigan Law School"This is a remarkably accessible and sophisticated guide to the subject of torts. Goldberg and Zipursky's understanding of the law is wide and deep, and their book is a lucid presentation of both the basics and the complexities of the field. Students struggling to master torts for the first time will have both the forest and the trees brought into focus." --Gregory C. Keating William T. Dalessi Professor of Law and Philosophy, University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Table Of Content1. Introduction2. A Brief History of Tort Law3. Tort Lawnulls Gallery of Wrongs4. Civil Recourse5. Negligence: The Basics6. Negligence: Advanced Topics7. Battery, False Imprisonment, Assault and Related Torts8. Property Torts (with notes on Fraud and Business Torts)9. Strict Liability For Abnormally Dangerous Activities10. Products Liability11. Defamation and Invasion of Privacy12. Damages and Apportionment13. Tort Trends
SynopsisTorts - personal injury law - is a fundamental yet controversial part of our legal system. The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Torts provides a clear and comprehensive account of what tort law is, how it works, what it stands to accomplish, and why it is now much-disputed. Professors Goldberg and Zipursky offer both a big-picture orientation to torts and a series of detailed 'maps' by which to make sense of its sub-topics., Torts - personal injury law - is a fundamental yet controversial part of our legal system. The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Torts provides a clear and comprehensive account of what tort law is, how it works, what it stands to accomplish, and why it is now much-disputed. Goldberg and Zipursky - two of the world's most prominent tort scholars - carefully analyze leading judicial decisions and prominent tort-related legislation, and place each event into its proper context. Topics covered include products liability, negligence, medical malpractice, intentional torts, defamation and privacy torts, punitive damages, and tort reform., Torts--personal injury law--is a fundamental yet controversial part of our legal system. The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Torts provides a clear and comprehensive account of what tort law is, how it works, what it stands to accomplish, and why it is now much-disputed. Goldberg and Zipursky--two of the world's most prominent tort scholars--carefully analyze leading judicial decisions and prominent tort-related legislation, and place each event into its proper context. Topics covered include products liability, negligence, medical malpractice, intentional torts, defamation and privacy torts, punitive damages, and tort reform.
LC Classification NumberKF1250.G645 2010
