The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law
Torts
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Torts, Legal Education
| Author: | John C.P. Goldberg, Benjamin C. Zipursky | ISBN: | 9780199996407 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press | Publication: | June 3, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | John C.P. Goldberg, Benjamin C. Zipursky |
| ISBN: | 9780199996407 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication: | June 3, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
