Introductory Scots Law: Theory and Practice 2nd Edition

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Published: 30/04/2010

Extent: 816 pages

Illustrations: approximately 20 black and white diagrams

 

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Summary:
Develop the core knowledge and skills demanded in advanced law classes as part of HNC and HND courses with this second edition of Introductory Scots Law: Theory and Practice. Attractively designed, this user-friendly textbook offers straightforward and accessible coverage of the key areas of Scots Law and the most recent developments within it. The second edition:

is fully revised to include the most up to date legal developments and case law
devotes greater attention to the practical side of contemporary Scots Law, featuring exemplar legal documents to aid understanding

contains frequent summary Key Points and in-depth Test your Knowledge tasks to consolidate knowledge

provides full answers and a range of invaluable e-resources at www.hoddereducation.co.uk/introscotslaw, including additional case studies and samples of procedures and paperwork

is also suitable for introductory law units in other fields (such as professional studies) as well as offering a source of highly accessible reference material for a more general readership

• New edition of successful textbook, bringing it up to date
• Essential component of several Higher National courses, especially Law for Business, current edition already on many college reading lists
• Attractively designed and affordably priced
• Increased coverage of the 'practice' element to increase reader-friendliness and in direct response to reader recommendations
• Available for sales/reading lists twelve months before new edition of current market leading textbook

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1 Scottish Legal Framework and Sources of Scots Law
Chapter 2 Introduction to the Law of Contract
Chapter 3 Introduction to the Law of Delict
Chapter 4 Consumer Law
Chapter 5 Agency and the Law of Business Organisations
Chapter 6 Law of Employment I
Chapter 7 Law of Employment II
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Acknowledgements
Index

About the Author(s):
Sean Crossan has lectured in law at further and higher level for almost ten years and works part-time for an employment law practice in Glasgow. He holds an Honours degree in Business Law, an Honours Degree in English Law and an Msc in Social Research.

Alistair Wylie has lectured in further education for over eight years. He holds an honours degree in Business Law and a PGCE and Masters in Education and has worked for the Higher Still Development Unit and the SQA.

Readership:
Students taking modules in Scots Law