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Introduction to Business Law Lucy Jones

Introduction to Business Law By Lucy Jones

Introduction to Business Law by Lucy Jones


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Introduction to Business Law is a student-centred text ideal for those new to the study of law. Offering lively and readable coverage of all main topics, the law is firmly rooted in the business context. This text adopts a fresh approach and is packed with photographs, diagrams and examples of how the law impacts on the business world.

Introduction to Business Law Summary

Introduction to Business Law by Lucy Jones

Business students often find Business law modules challenging, irrelevant to their future career, and full of alien terminology and concepts. Introduction to Business Law anticipates these objections and consciously demonstrates the relevance of key areas of the law to a world of work that the business student can relate to. It is written in an engaging and accessible style and the look and feel of the book has been developed to replicate the kind of textbook that a business student is familiar with, with structured features and illustrative diagrams and photographs. Covering all key topics addressed on business law modules and rigorously reviewed by subject area specialists this textbook gives students the best chance of succeeding in their business law module. Clearly structured in five parts, Introduction to Business Law fosters a solid foundation in the key legal concepts of the English Legal System, contract law and negligence before discussing how the law affects the everyday workings of businesses and their employees from company formation to winding up and insolvency. Key features * Case boxes provide a break down of key cases including the facts and the decision. The relevance of the cases are therefore immediately clear and not concealed in unnecessary detail. * Insight boxes offer current and newsworthy examples of the pervasive influence of law in the modern business world featuring; Wayne Rooney, The National Lottery, Naomi Campbell, Kodak and British Airways. * Viewpoint boxes offer 'from the horse's mouth' testimonies from business people and past business students highlighting the law they came across in their jobs. * Diagrams and photographs provide an immediate and tangible illustration of concepts. * Study skills chapter and glossary are an invaluable aid for those new to the study of law. Online Resource Centre The book is accompanied by a comprehensive online resource centre offering several resources to support teaching and learning. For Students * Detailed updates to the law following publication * Flashcard glossary of key terms * Multiple choice questions * Exam help * Pointers to the questions in the text For lecturers * Testbank * Instructor's manual * PP slides * Suggestions for group and seminar activities

Introduction to Business Law Reviews


"The strengths of the chapters reside in the clear exposition of the basic principles of the law, the appropriate illustration by means of relevant cases, and the logical flow of ideas and subject areas which they contain." - Walter Cairns, Manchester Metropolitan University


"I would commend the author for producing a valid text which is interesting, approachable and covers essential material. I could see the text being a popular choice with students and their lecturers. " - Dr. R. L. P. Austen-Baker, Lancaster University


About Lucy Jones


Lucy Jones, University of Brighton

Table of Contents

PART ONE: THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM; 1. The Nature of the English Legal System; 2. The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution; 3. Sources of Law; PART TWO: CONTRACT LAW; 4. Offer and Acceptance; 5. Intention and Capacity; 6. Terms; 7. Vitiating Factors; 8. Discharge of Contract and Contractual Remedies; 9. Law of Agency; 10. The Sale and Supply of Goods; PART THREE: THE LAW OF TORT; 11. Negligence; 12. Product Liability, Defective Premises, Interference with Land and defences; PART FOUR: EMPLOYMENT LAW; 13. The Employment Contract and Health and Safety at Work; 14. Discrimination and Dismissal; PART FIVE: THE STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS; 15. Business Organisations; 16. Company Law I: Formation and Financing; 17. Company Law II: Company Officers and Liabilities; 18. Company Law III: Winding Up and Insolvency; PART SIX: STUDY SKILLS AND REVISION ADVICE; 19. Study Skills

Additional information

GOR009017657
9780199289714
0199289719
Introduction to Business Law by Lucy Jones
Used - Like New
Paperback
Oxford University Press
2011-06-23
688
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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