Tort Law: Text and Materials 5th ed

The fifth edition of this celebrated book brings together a selection of carefully chosen extracts from cases and materials with insightful author text.

Each section begins with a clear overview of the law, followed by illustrating extracts from case law and from government reports and scholarly literature, which are supported by the authors' expert explanation and analysis. Opportunities for further research are highlighted by the many suggestions for additional readings that are woven throughout the text. This approach enables students to gain a rich and contextual understanding of the law of tort.

• The blend of insightful and stimulating author text with significant extracts from cases and materials means the book can be used both as a stand-alone text and as an accompanying casebook
• A clear two-colour page design allows for easy distinction between commentary and materials, and aids navigation through the book
• The many suggestions for further readings woven throughout the text provide targeted opportunities for additional research, enabling the reader to gain a rounded understanding of tort law

New to this edition

• Comprehensively updated to take account of all key changes in the law and developments in academic literature