Tort Law Directions, 3rd Edition

• The text includes many consistent and thought-provoking learning features in each chapter, such as chapter objectives, case summaries, thinking points, chapter summaries, and further reading suggestions, to offer students a high level of support and encourage students to engage actively with the material.
• An extensive Online Resource Centre provides significant extra resources for both students and lecturers, such as a testbank of multiple-choice questions, podcasts of answers to frequently-asked questions, and updates to the law.
• Covers all the core areas of tort law, combining an engaging approach with plenty of learning features to make this an ideal text for those new to the subject.
• Key cases are discussed to illustrate the main principles of tort law; they help to bring the subject to life, allowing students to see how the law operates in practice.

New to this edition

• The third edition of Tort Law Directions features an increased focus on the influence of Human Rights on Tort Law
• New podcasts feature on the Online Resource Centre providing students with answers to frequently asked questions on Tort Law
• Fully updated with recent case law highlighting how quickly Tort Law is developing particularly in areas of negligence, defences to defamation, liability, privacy and limitation.
• Key cases from 2011 such as Mosley v UK provide the focus for an extended consideration of the use of the injunction in relation to privacy actions as well as Goodwin v NGN on anonymity

Tort Law Directions is written in an engaging and lively manner with an emphasis on explaining the key topics covered on tort law courses with clarity. The book provides a thorough introduction to the key principles of tort law, and illustrates the points of law through discussions of important cases. 

The book includes a range of learning features to help guide and support students through the material in an interesting and engaging way. Questions, summaries, and thinking points encourage active learning, and enable students to check their understanding of the subject as they progress through the course. These learning features and the clear writing style ensure that students can also benefit from the arguments developed throughout the chapters, and from some introductory academic debates. 

The book's clear structure and cross-referencing will enable students to navigate easily through the diversity of tort law, making this an ideal text for students who are new to the subject.

Online Resource Centre

Student resources: 
- Podcasts of authors' answers to students' frequently asked questions
- Updates on cases and legislation
- Further guidance and examples on answering problem and essay questions in tort 
- A flashcard glossary providing clear definitions of the key words and terms used in the textbook 

Lecturer resources: 
- Testbank of 150 multiple choice questions with answers and feedback
- Suggested group exercises/activities relating to the additional reading

Readership: This book is primarily aimed at LLB students taking the compulsory tort law module in the first term of their first year, particularly those who require a more accessible text. It would also be suitable for GDL students and any undergraduate who requires an understanding of tort law.