Cases and materials on torts /
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| Author / Creator: | Epstein, Richard Allen, 1943- |
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| Edition: | 4th ed. |
| Imprint: | Boston : Little, Brown, c1984. |
| Description: | xxxv, 1412 p. ; 25 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Law school casebook series |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/612028 |
| Summary: | Of all the materials available for teaching Torts, the casebook that best integrates modern scholarship & historical background is Richard Epstein's CASES AND MATERIALS ON TORTS. Scrupulously revised & updated, this notable casebook continues to provide an exceptionally strong exploration of tort law in this streamlined Seventh Edition. When you examine the book, you'll discover the exceptional quality & clarity longtime users expect from Epstein: An Engaging presentation & provocative viewpoint that fuel class discussion. A traditional approach that begins with intentional torts & integrates cases with modern scholarship on moral theory, law & economics, & salient policy questions. An Outstanding case selection that blends the classic & the current to best illuminate doctrine. A thoughtful examination that considers the processes of legal method, legal reasoning, & the impact of legal rules on social institutions. A historical background that traces the development of tort law to the present day & exposes students to different intellectual approaches employed to interpret tort law. Changes to CASES AND MATERIALS ON TORTS for this edition include: new cases that demonstrate specific points of law chapters on Products Liability & Defamation revised for increased accessibility new coverage of Scientific Proof in tort law a reorganized chapter on Joint & Several Liability that responds to user feedback a revised Teacher's Manual that offers proven teaching tips & helps instructors cover topics in the sequence they prefer Every instructor knows that Torts can be one of the most challenging areas of the legal curriculum. That's why those who use Epstein's CASES AND MATERIALS ON TORTS can be assured they have all the material they need for an efficient & effective course. If you're not already using this popular casebook, be sure to examine it today. |
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| Item Description: | Kept up to date by supplements. Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | xxxv, 1412 p. ; 25 cm. |
| ISBN: | 0316245712 |