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Details
The Optimize series is designed to show you how to apply your knowledge in assessment. These concise revision guides cover the most commonly taught topics, and provide you with the tools to:
Understand the law and remember the details
· using diagrams and tables throughout to demonstrate how the law fits together
Contextualise your knowledge
· identifying and explaining how to apply legal principles for important cases
· providing revision advise to help you aim higher in essays and exams
Avoid common misunderstandings and errors
· identifying common pitfalls students encounter in class and in assessment
Reflect critically on the law
· identifying contentious areas that are up for debate and on which you will need to form an opinion
Apply what you have learned in assessment
· presenting learning objectives that reflect typical assessment criteria
· providing sample essay and exam questions, supported by end-of-chapter feedback
The series is also supported by comprehensive online resources that allow you to track your progress during the run-up to exams.
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1. Negligence I 2. Negligence 3. Breach of duty of care 4. Causation and remoteness of damage 5. Occupiers Liability 6. Employers liability 7. Tortious obligations relating to land 8. Trespass to the person 9. Defamation 10. Privacy 11. Defences 12. Remedies for death and personal injury caused by negligence 13. Remedies for breaches of land based obligations (including restitution) 14. Limitation
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Karen Counsell is Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Business and Society, University of South Wales, UK.
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Michael Bromby, Higher Education Academy Discipline Lead for Law 2011-2013, Reader in Law, GCSU.
‘The use of visualisation in Optimize will help students to focus on the key issues when revising, while a sequential approach offers students a step by step guide to working through the law’
Emily Allbon, Law Librarian and creator of Lawbore, City University.
"Partnering well-explained, comprehensive content with visual tools like maps and flowcharts is what makes the Optimize series so unique. These books help students take their learning up a notch; offering support in grappling with the subject, as well as insight into what will help make their work stand out. If you like to learn in other ways than simply reading, then this is for you. This series will give you confidence in your knowledge of a subject as well as the tools to help you plan your own revision."
Sanmeet Kaur Dua, Lecturer in Law, co-creator of Lawbore, City University.
"This series sets out the essential concepts and principles that students need to grasp in a logical way by combining memorable visual diagrams and text. Students will find that they will not easily forget what they read in this series as the unique aim higher and interaction points on the series will leave a blueprint in their minds. Students will feel like they are being encouraged every step of the way in their learning process and revision will not seem so daunting. If you ever lose your way in learning the law, use this series to get you back on track."
Zoe Swan, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Brighton.
"The Optimize series provides students with a very distinct opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the law in a unique way. The visual features included in each book are a strong selling point. The wide range of visual material includes diagrams, charts, tables and maps enables students to check their knowledge and understanding on each topic area, every step of the way. This is particularly useful for unlocking complicated legal principles. When combined with carefully explained legal principles and solid, understandable examples, students will find this series provides them with a win-win solution to the study of law and developing revision techniques."
