Product Description

'Here is a book whose breadth of purpose and depth of learning are breathtaking.' Peter Butt, [2005] 69 Conv 363 Gray & Gray's Elements of Land Law is the definitive textbook on the subject. The book offers comprehensive coverage of the law in this area. The authors provide an insightful and thought-provoking commentary on the modern development of the subject and go on to explore how land law functions in today's society. The book includes an analysis of recent legislation and case law in England and Wales. There are also references to significant cases from Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada, coupled with a detailed account of reforms currently proposed by the English Law Commission. The book demonstrates a thorough understanding of the social and political context of land law and guides the reader through the sometimes difficult terminology of the subject. This fifth edition continues to balance up-to-date coverage of the key issues in land law with a critical survey of cutting-edge research. Building on the strengths of previous editions, the book ensures that excellent scholarship is accessible to an even wider readership: more chapters of shorter length offer the possibility of readers 'dipping' into topics in a non-linear way. A fresh, new format and text design support the re-structuring of content and aid navigability. Readers wanting to explore areas of interest in more depth are encouraged to do so by the exemplary footnoting and referencing.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #45964 in Books
• Published on: 2008-11-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 1434 pages

About the Author
Kevin Gray LLD (Cantab), DCL (Oxon), FBA, Of the Middle Temple, Barrister, Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, Professor of Law, University of Cambridge

Customer Reviews

Everything you need
This book is detailed without being laborious. Its sections are well-structured and easy to follow. It can be used as a reference book, or even read cover-to-cover. I really liked this book and believe it's got everything an LLB or CPE student could need when studying Land Law. I'd buy it (oops - I already did).

extremely comprehensive yet readable
Elements of Land Law is an excellent text for law students. It is extremely comprehensive, going not only through the substantive law but highlighting the many issues that do not immediately come to mind at the mention of land law, but prove to be central to our perception of the notion of property. These include environmental, human rights and even sociological and phsycological issues. Despite its intimidating girth, the book also happens to be a very good read, unlike other much drier expositions of the law. Some have called it a rather longwinded text, but for undergraduates a little explanation never hurt.

Sujjada's review on Elements of Land Law
This is a very detailed and thorough book for undergraduates. It probably contains more detail than is required for general land law knowledge, but is a great starting point for essays. It isn't the ideal book if you are looking for something succint. The language isn't particularly reader-friendly either. Nevertheless, the content is great - this book alone should be sufficient for an entire land law module at undergraduate level.