Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This comprehensive Advanced Introduction provides an overview of contract law and contemporary contract theory. Demonstrating that an understanding of theory and policy is a vital aspect of being an effective practicing lawyer, Brian H. Bix explores the various theoretical approaches which can best explain and justify contract law, arguing for greater critical attention to the connections between contract law theory, practice, and teaching.Key Features:Concise and accessible formatCombines analysis of contract doctrine and theoryIncludes detailed Restatement, UCC and case referencesAnalyses the strengths and weakness of a variety of theoretical approachesExamines contract law formation, interpretation, performance, the right of duties of third persons, and remediesThe Advanced Introduction to Contract Law and Theory will be an invaluable resource for students wanting to understand contract law and its theoretical underpinnings. It will also prove an essential guide for scholars seeking an authoritative guide to current doctrine and debates in the field of contract law.

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T�tulo: Advanced Introduction to Contract Law and Theory
Editor: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, GB
Fecha de publicaci�n: 2023
Idioma: Ingl�s
ISBN 10: 180037268X
ISBN 13: 9781800372689
Encuadernaci�n: Paperback
Estado: New

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Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.

This comprehensive Advanced Introduction provides an overview of contract law and contemporary contract theory. Demonstrating that an understanding of theory and policy is a vital aspect of being an effective practicing lawyer, Brian H. Bix explores the various theoretical approaches which can best explain and justify contract law, arguing for greater critical attention to the connections between contract law theory, practice, and teaching.

Key Features:

Concise and accessible format
Combines analysis of contract doctrine and theory
Includes detailed Restatement, UCC and case references
Analyses the strengths and weakness of a variety of theoretical approaches
Examines contract law formation, interpretation, performance, the right of duties of third persons, and remedies

The Advanced Introduction to Contract Law and Theory will be an invaluable resource for students wanting to understand contract law and its theoretical underpinnings. It will also prove an essential guide for scholars seeking an authoritative guide to current doctrine and debates in the field of contract law.