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An Introduction to Law
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An Introduction to Law
By
Phil Harris
Description
Since the
publication of its first edition, this textbook has become the
definitive student introduction to the subject. As with earlier
editions, the seventh edition gives a clear understanding of
fundamental legal concepts and their importance within society. In
addition, this book addresses the ways in which rules and the
structures of law respond to and impact upon changes in economic and
political life. The title has been extensively updated and explores
recent high profile developments such as the Civil Partnership Act
2005 and the Racial and Religious Hatred Bill. This introductory text
covers a wide range of topics in a clear, sensible fashion giving
full context to each. For this reason An Introduction to Law is ideal
for all students of law, be they undergraduate law students, those
studying law as part of a mixed degree, or students on social
sciences courses which offer law options.
• New edition
of one of the leading student introductions to this subject,
comprehensively updating previous editions • Summaries within
chapters reinforce students’ understanding • Takes both a
contextualised and interdisciplinary approach to give broadest
perspective on the subject
Contents
1. Law and
society; 2. Law and morality; 3. Law and the regulation of economic
activity; 4. Some important legal concepts; 5. Law and property; 6.
Law and settlement; 7. The making of legal rules; 8. The European
dimension of English law; 9. Liability in English law: the law of
tort; 10. Liability in English law: crime and criminal justice
system; 11. Development and the role of contract; 12. Law and
government; 13. The legal profession; 14. The judges.
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