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Law for Business Students, 8th Edition

Law for Business Students, 8th Edition

Author: Alix Adams
Publisher: Pearson U.K._
ISBN: 9781292004013
Published In: May 2014
Format: Paperback
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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.

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· 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.

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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