Contract Law in Perspective

Contract Law in Perspective, 5th Revised edition--------------------------------------------------Contract Law in Perspective complements 'black letter' treatmentsof contract by looking at legal doctrine and statutes in their social,political and economic contexts. It increases students understandingof the law of contract as well as convinces them why it is so importantto us all. In addition to describing the key doctrines in the field,it explains the ideology behind them and considers the extent to whichthey serve the needs of the business community and consumers.The bookbroadens understanding and appreciation of the subject by referenceto the 'big ideas' in contract theory and how these relate to practiceat a level which is suitable for students. This fifth edition: hasbeen substantially revised and now includes sections on privity andthe Rights of Third Parties Act as well as a discussion of the LawCommision's Unfair Terms in Contract draft bill, includes new chapterintroductions and summaries designed to help students identify thekey points and reflect on what they have learnt, provides advice onfurther reading pointing students towards sources for more detailedstudy, and, now includes additional self-test questions for studentsat the end of each chapter to enable them to consolidate and practiceat regular intervals.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Birkbeck, University of London, UK