Studies in American Tort Law

by Vincent R. Johnson

Book Overview

Studies in American Tort Law is a careful mix of law, policy, ethics, and economics designed for first-year torts courses. Recognizing that torts is a prime battleground for social policy, this book seeks to reflect not only the current rules on injury compensation, but also the policy choices underlying those rules. The text moves from simple concepts and elementary rules to ones that are more complex or elusive. Within a clear, doctrinal framework,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1611631653
• ISBN13: 9781611631654
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
• Length: 1061 Pages
• Weight: 4.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.3" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Like the format

Much more readable than the case book I used for my Torts 1 class. The explanations and notes are easier to follow and better written.

Casebook

What can I say- this is a regular 1st year law school case book. I would recommend that if you buy this, you should also buy "Mastering Torts" by the same author as it explains things in summary and in layman's terms.