Product Description

This book provides an ideal introduction for anyone wondering whether to study law or those who are simply curious to know more about it. It is not confined to English law, but deals with the Western tradition of law as a whole. It outlines the key problems of constitutional law and the law of property, contracts, treaties, crimes and torts. It also explains the importance of law of forms, procedures, and interpretation and examines how law relates to government, history, and justice. In this way it vividly brings out the intellectual and practical fascination of the subject. The book is easy to read and the chapters are self-contained. Where possible, technical terms are avoided. When unavoidable, they are explained both in the text and in a glossary at the end of the book. The author is a leading lawyer, legal historian, and legal philosopher. During his career in Oxford he taught many hundreds of students and it is from this experience that the book is drawn.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #177683 in Books
• Published on: 1996-02-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 120 pages

S Panesar, Senior Lecturer in Law, Coventry University
Excellent first introduction to law - really puts the picture of law in the frame. |s S Panesar, Senior Lecturer in Law, Coventry University |d 09/02/2000

Review
'Honore offers concise discussions of the essential issues encountered in various areas of law.'

Publisher
"Honore offers concise discussions of the essential issues encountered in various areas of law."

Customer Reviews

excellent
although the language may be a little hard to understand by those with little knowledge of law it's content is excellent! it is an wonderful source of law, sub-headed for easy reference. it is a must have for those studying the subject, especially at a-level standard.