Business / Commercial Law

Law for Business Students, 8th Edition

By Alix Adams
Pearson U.K._ May 2014

Specifications

ISBN-13
9781292004013
Publisher
Pearson U.K._
Publication
May 2014
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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'A highly accessible and clearly written book for non-law students.' Stuart Peck, Senior Lecturer in Law, London Metropolitan University

 

'Adams' book provides a sound core text for business students encountering the law for the first time.' Dr Cheryl Dolder, Specialist Associate Lecturer in Law, University of Kent

 

'The book clearly introduces principles of law to both law and non-law students in a manner which is easily understood and applied.' Sukhninder Panesar, Associate Head of the Department of Law, Coventry University

 

'The book is written in a way that is accessible to non-law students. It makes relatively complex legal principles easy to understand.' Nicola Smithers, Senior Lecturer in Law, The University of Northampton

 

Alix Adams’ market-leading Law for Business Students is a firm favourite with business students for explaining the law in a jargon-free, engaging style and exploring the law firmly within the business world in which it operates.

 

The text follows a six-part structure, beginning with an introduction to the study of law for those new to the subject, and then outlining each major area of legal concern in business including contracts and sales, liability, employment, corporate organisation and intellectual property. This eighth edition has been fully updated to reflect all major changes and developments in the law. 

 

Catering for a range of learning styles, Law for Business Students clearly outlines the main legal rules and cases. It uses business examples and topical news stories to reinforce understanding and demonstrate the practical application of the law. A broad variety of end-of-chapter resources ensures that you understand the key terms and issues covered in the chapter and gives you an opportunity to apply your knowledge in questions and activities relating to each topic. The full-colour page design clearly identifies each learning feature to help you get the most out of your study. 

 

Features

·  Chapter introductions establish the main topics

·  Learning objectives clearly set out the most important issues

·  Real life boxes provide an insight into how the law is applied to real life scenarios

·  Key Terms are highlighted

·  In the news boxes show real examples of the how the law impacts everyday life

·  “Worth thinking about” draws your attention to points that may need more discussion

·  Case Summariesprovide a concise account of important cases

·  Quiz tests your knowledge

·  Chapter summary Reviews the most important points in the chapter

·  Web activity are interactive to help aid understanding

·  End-of-chapter assignments make sure you understood everything in the chapter

·  Take a closer look encourages reading of the cases in full.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Introduction: Getting started

  1   Study Skills  

  2   The nature of law

  3   How the law is made  

  4   Resolving legal disputes  

Part 2: Law of contract, agency and sale of goods

  5   The law of contract: offer and acceptance

  6   The law of contract: consideration, intention and privity

  7   The terms of the contract  

  8   Defects in the contract: misrepresentation, mistake, duress 
   and undue influence

  9   More defects: illegality and incapacity  

  10 Discharge of the contract and remedies for breach

  11 The law of agency   

  12 Sale of goods: the contract and its terms  

  13 Sale of goods: transfer of ownership, performance and 
   remedies for breach of contract  

Part 3: The law of tort

  14 Tort liability for defective goods  

  15 Tort liability for defective services

  16 Tort liability for premises   

Part 4: Elements of employment law

  17 Rights at work: the contract of employment and health and 
   safety at work   

  18 Rights at work: protection against discrimination  

  19 Rights at work: protection against dismissal and redundancy   

Part 5: Introduction to company law  

  20 Business organisation  

  21 Forming a registered company

  22 Running the company: raising and maintaining capital

  23 Daily management of the company: functions of directors, 
   secretary and auditors

  24 Company meetings and shareholder participation

Part 6: General principles of intellectual property law   

  25 Statutory intellectual property protection: copyright, designs, 
   patents and trade marks

  26 Common law protection of intellectual property: passing off, 
   malicious falsehood and breach of confidence  

   Appendix 1: Additional resources  

   Appendix 2: Worth thinking about? and quiz solutions

   Index

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