Cane, Peter
Key Ideas in Tort Law
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509909421
- author:
- Cane, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hart Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 138 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- 21.34 x 13.72 x 1.02 centimetres, Nonfiction, Law, Administrative Law & Regulatory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Key Ideas in Tort Law by Peter Cane provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, exploring nine key concepts that underpin tort law. This accessible introduction delves into the social functions of tort law and its effectiveness in guiding behaviour within specific political and social contexts. The book offers a wealth of detail about the underlying ideas and values that shape tort doctrine, revealing how these rules and principles operate in practice. By examining the nature, structure, and functions of tort law, Cane provides a fresh perspective on this complex subject, making it an ideal resource for students, scholars, and practitioners alike. This survey offers illuminating insights into the law of torts, shedding light on its legal, social, and political context.