The Dred Scott Case: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Race and Law
Editors: David Thomas Konig, Paul Finkelman and Christopher Alan Bracey
Edition: First
Publisher: Ohio University Press
Pages: 292
Price: £48.95 and £24.50
ISBN 9780821419113 and 9120
Drawing from the example of the Dred Scott v Sandford case, the text presents both original research and reflections from leading scholars. Revisiting the history of the case that deemed African Americans to hold no rights under the Constitution, it scrutinises the issues that, despite more than a century and a half of litigation, are yet to be resolved.
Privilege and Property: Essays on the History of Copyright
Editors: Ronan Deazley, Martin Kretschmer and Lionel Bently
Edition: First
Publisher: Open Book Publishers
Pages: 450
Price: £24.95 and £14.95
ISBN 9781906924195 and 4188
These essays trace the history of copyright law, which has its origins in varying norms and practices. It features details of cases including that of the German master printer Johannes of Speyer, who in 1469 obtained a five-year exclusive privilege to print in Venice and its dominions. It also discusses revolutionary France in 1789, where the subtle balance established by royal decrees between the interests of the author, the bookseller and the public was shattered by the abolition of the privilege system.
International Law in World Politics: An Introduction
Author: Shirley V. Scott
Edition: Second
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Pages: 325
Price: £17.95
ISBN 9781588267450
Scott deals with topics including the nature of legal argument, the negotiation and implementation of multilateral treaties, and the place of intergovernmental organisations and non-state actors in the international legal system. This second edition includes a full chapter on the use of force, and introduces the concepts, rules and functioning of law around the world, employing case studies to aid learning.
Understanding International Law
Author: Conway W. Henderson
Edition: First
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Pages: 488
Price: £55.00 and £24.99
ISBN 9781405197649 and 7656
Henderson seeks to provide a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field of international law. Addressing its interrelationship with world politics, the text also features chapters on topics such as making the world safer, human rights, the environment and the world economy.
Copyright and E-learning: A Guide for Practitioners
Author: Jane Secker
Edition: First
Publisher: Facet
Pages: 192
Price: £44.95
ISBN 9781856046657
In an era of increased usage of shared e-learning support in education, this collection aims to provide readers with an understanding of the copyright and other intellectual property rights issues essential to ensure that material does not expose institutions to risk. It features case studies and other sources of information in its description of the best practices developed by universities worldwide.
Law Express: Criminal Law
Authors: Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski
Edition: Third
Publisher: Pearson Longman
Pages: 328
Price: £10.99
ISBN 9781408239872
This student-friendly book gives advice on relating reading and study material covered in criminal law courses to exam and assignment situations. It aims to enable readers to understand quickly what is required, as well as giving tips on organising revision and learning key points with ease.
Rights in Context: Law and Justice in Late Modern Society
Editor: Reza Banakar
Edition: First
Publisher: Ashgate
Pages: 368
Price: £85.00 and £35.00
ISBN 9781409407393 and 7409
Banakar provides a snapshot of how rights are debated and employed in public discourse to reshape legal and political relations. Exploring how these liberties are used to challenge the state of affairs by individuals and groups who seek justice, he also looks at the strategies devised to defy the rights established by those who wish to recast the social and political order.
French Law: A Comparative Approach
Author: Eva Steiner
Edition: First
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Pages: 448
Price: £32.99
ISBN 9780199232376
Using a comparative approach, Steiner introduces the institutions and methodology that underpin the French legal system. She covers key areas including property rights, the law of contract and the law of tort to help readers comprehend the subtleties, similarities and distinctions of French law compared with other jurisdictions.
Business Law Concentrate
Author: James Marson
Edition: First
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Pages: 232
Price: £11.99
ISBN 9780199579464
Marson's revision guide features the major topics found in undergraduate business law courses. He provides succinct coverage of the main elements of the law and presents further avenues of investigation, taking into account key academic concerns and debates.
Sports Law
Author: Mark James
Edition: First
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Pages: 336
Price: £22.99
ISBN 9780230223417
James' introduction to this field of law aims to instil into readers a firm grasp of the necessary legal principles. He examines the way in which the law has become a means to regulate modern sport at both the professional and amateur levels.
Simester and Sullivan's Criminal Law
Authors: A.P. Simester, J.R. Spencer, G.R. Sullivan and G.J. Virgo
Edition: Fourth
Publisher: Hart
Pages: 901
Price: £29.99
ISBN 97818411392
Major new developments including the Serious Crime Act 2007 and the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 are covered in the fourth edition. Designed for use in undergraduate teaching, it incorporates an authoritative exposition of the law with an exploration of its theoretical underpinnings.
Film and the Law: The Cinema of Justice
Authors: Steve Greenfield, Guy Osborn and Peter Robson
Edition: Second
Publisher: Hart
Pages: 392
Price: £30.00
ISBN 9781841137254
The authors seek to demonstrate a new solution to the law film genre problem, and offer an examination of representations of aspects of legal practice and the legal institution that have not been addressed by other scholars.
Family Law
Author: Kate Standley
Edition: Seventh
Publisher: Palgrave
Pages: 520
Price: £23.99
ISBN 9780230251595
Featuring up-to-date coverage of developments in the field, the seventh edition deals with the detail of statute and case law as well as examining the wider social and policy issues, current family law debates and proposals for reform.
The International Law of the Sea
Authors: Donald R. Rothwell and Tim Stephens
Edition: First
Publisher: Hart
Pages: 516
Price: £35.00
ISBN 9781841132570
A novel explanation for the regulation, management and governance of the ocean spaces is presented in this text. It features a critical overview of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and analyses subsequent developments including the bilateral, regional and global agreements that supplement the Convention.
Bourne on Company Law
Author: Nicholas Bourne
Edition: Fifth
Publisher: Routledge/Taylor and Francis
Pages: 408
Price: £26.99
ISBN 9780415563505
The fifth edition includes revisions made in light of the conclusion of the Companies Act 2006. It incorporates an expanded introduction that provides background and context to the way the law works in relation to companies. It also considers the European influence on company law.
The English Legal System
Authors: Gary Slapper and David Kelly
Edition: Eleventh
Publisher: Routledge/Taylor and Francis
Pages: 760
Price: £29.99
ISBN 9780415566957
Examining the legal rules of England and Wales and their collective influence as a socio-cultural institution, this book provides new material on topics such as the new Supreme Court, the criminal justice system, the remodelled legal professions, human rights and European law.
Wolf and Stanley on Environmental Law
Authors: Susan Wolf and Neil Stanley
Edition: Fifth
Publisher: Routledge/Taylor and Francis
Pages: 634
Price: £28.99
ISBN 9780415418461
Intended for students of environmental law as well as wider environmental studies, the latest edition takes into account recent developments in the subject. It includes coverage of legislation including the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005, the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 and the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007.
European Union Law
Authors: Damian Chalmers, Gareth Davies and Giorgio Monti
Edition: Second
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Pages: 1,150
Price: £38.00
ISBN 9780521121514
The second edition has been considerably revised following extensive user feedback in an effort to meet current teaching requirements. It was published after the rejuvenation of the Lisbon Treaty and features chapters on EU law in national courts, governance and external relations, reflecting the directions in which the field is moving.
Virtual Justice: The New Laws of Online Worlds
Author: Greg Lastowka
Edition: First
Publisher: Yale University Press
Pages: 240
Price: £22.50
ISBN 9780300141207
Lastowka presents recent lawsuits and controversies to explain how governments are responding to the chaos occurring within cyberspace. He explores how laws of property, jurisdiction, crime and copyright are being adapted to pave the path of virtual law, and he highlights the legal dilemmas posed by the virtual world in today's society.
The Meaning of Property: Freedom, Community, and the Legal Imagination
Author: Jedediah Purdy
Edition: First
Publisher: Yale University Press
Pages: 240
Price: £18.00
ISBN 9780300115451
Drawing on the work of economic theorist Adam Smith, Purdy argues that the virtues of wealth are social rather than economic. Examining issues in US politics and law, such as slavery, inheritance and international development, he suggests that society's view of property ownership - whereby the community is treated as the precondition of individual freedom - is a view much needed to inform the legal industry today.
Legal Method Essentials
Authors: Dale McFadzean and Gareth Ryan
Edition: First
Publisher: Dundee University Press
Pages: 112
Price: £15.00
ISBN 9781845860776
Intended as a guide for students and practitioners undertaking research in law, this text includes an introduction to legislation, the parliamentary process, and finding and using case law. Summaries of essential facts are presented to help students identify and remember the key elements required.
Contract Law: Ius Commune Casebooks for the Common Law of Europe
Authors: Hugh Beale, Denis Tallon, Stefan Vogenauer, Jacobien Rutgers and Benedicte Fauvarque-Cosson
Edition: Second
Publisher: Hart
Pages: 1,475
Price: £38.95
ISBN 9781841136042
Focusing on English, French and German law, the second edition of this text contains information on leading cases, legislation and other materials from these legal traditions. It covers issues such as formation, validity, third parties and supervening events. Material in the text is ordered to enable comparative study and is complemented with annotations and comparative overviews prepared by a multinational team.
