Atiyah's Introduction to the Law of Contract

Stephen A. Smith, P.S. Atiyah

ISBN 10: 0199249415 / ISBN 13: 9780199249411

Published by Oxford University Press, GB, 2006

About this Item

Atiyah's Introduction to the Law of Contract is a well-known text through which thousands of university students have first encountered the law of contract, and the new edition has long been eagerly awaited by university teachers and students. This sixth edition, updated by Stephen Smith, continues to provide readers with an introduction to the theories, policies, and ideas that underlie the law, placing an equal emphasis on the law and critical analysis. In particular, the discussion of recent cases and legislation is centred on why contract law is the way it is, whether it can be justified, and, if not, what should be done to improve it. The sixth edition has been revised to place the law of contract in a modern context and to account for recent developments in the law, as well as those in academic thinking and writing. Addressing European influences and including perspectives from comparative law, this remains a stimulating and authoritative exposition of the modern law of contract.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Atiyah's Introduction to the Law of Contract
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199249415
• ISBN 13: 9780199249411
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 6th.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 23.27W x 2.51H x 16.46D centimeters 23.27 centimeters width by 2.51 centimeters height by 16.46 centimeters depth
• Weight: 711 grams

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Synopsis

This is the new sixth edition of Atiyah's Introduction to the Law of Contract that offers a clear and comprehensive account of this area of law. This latest edition, by Stephen Smith, retains the general shape and structure of Atiyah's classic book but as with previous editions, the text has been completely revised and updated to place the law of contract in a modern context. Combining coverage of the law with an account of perspectives on contract law, Smith addresses European influences on the subject and takes all key changes and developments in the law and current literature into account. The aims of the book, however, remain unchanged: to supply a basic introduction, not merely to the law of Contract, but also to theories, policies and ideas underlying the subject. This remains a stimulating and innovative introduction for all students coming to Contract Law for the first time.

About the Author

Stephen Smith is Professor of Law at the McGill University in Montreal and former Tutor and Fellow in Law at St Anne's College, Oxford.