Contract law

McKendrick, Ewan,

Contract law [electronic resource] / Ewan McKendrick QC (Hon). - Twelfth edition. - xxxiv, 434 pages - Palgrave law masters . - Palgrave law masters. .

Previous edition: 2015.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

McKendrick explores the underlying themes and explains the basic rules of English contract law, introducing the current debates about the nature, scope and functions of this law and discussing some of the wider controversies surrounding basic doctrines. This bestselling, classic textbook provides a clear and straightforward account of contract law, while also introducing current debates about the nature, scope and functions of the law and discussing wider controversies surrounding the basic doctrines. Written by one of the UK's leading experts on contract law, this book is compact yet comprehensive, well-structured, stimulating and engaging. New to this edition are `Hot topics', which flag up controversial issues for debate so that students can consider key issues and think critically about them, whilst also offering some insight from the author.This is an ideal text for all students taking undergraduate and GDL/CPE courses in contract law. It would also be useful for professionals and business students requiring an understanding in simple terms of the nature and scope of contract law.




Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.

9781137609267 (e-book)


Contracts--England.
Contracts--Wales.
Law.
Laws of specific jurisdictions & specific areas of law
Contract law
England
Wales
Systems of law: civil codes / civil law


Electronic books.