Modern tort law (6th ed)

The sixth edition of this well liked textbook provides a comprehensive update and a clear analysis of all aspects of the law of tort.

Substantially revised since the last edition, this new edition maintains the popular student friendly style that seeks to explain the principles of tort law in an interesting and thought-provoking manner.

Students are encouraged to understand and apply the principles effectively throughout.

Particular attention is paid to areas of law that students find difficult, and to the context within which the law is evolving, making these topics accessible and enjoyable.

Harpwood's concise legal analysis covers many hundreds of cases, and offers insights into developing areas of negligence, employers' liability, occupiers' liability, and defamation among others. Key features of this edition include: clear, in-depth analysis of legal principles; detailed coverage and comment on cases; extensive discussion of recent House of Lords decisions including Gregg v Scott (2005), Chester v Afshar (2004), Cambell v MGN (2004), Wainwright v Home Office (2003), Transco v Stockport MBC (2003) and Rees v Darlington Memorial NHS Trust (2003); comprehensive analysis of new trends and developments in this fast-moving area of law; discussion of policy issues; consideration of Human Rights issues in tort; a contextual approach covering practical and institutional issues such as the Civil Procedure Rules 1998; and concise summaries at the end of each topic.

An invaluable textbook for those studying this core subject, "Modern Tort Law" is a succinct and relevant text suitable for all undergraduate modular courses.