Family Law offers an engaging and debate-driven guide to the subject, with each chapter crafted by a team of highly experienced teachers writing on their specialist subject under the expert editorship of Ruth Lamont. Each chapter is a superbly clear guide to the topic, structured around the key debates central to that topic, which are then explored in detail throughout the chapter. Students are thereby introduced to an enlightening range of perspectives on the key issues in family law today, allowing them to formulate their own opinions and arguments. The social, economic, and political backdrop to each topic is also extensively discusssed to ensure that students' understanding is grounded in this essential context. Family Law is a critical and modern guide to this dynamic subject.

About the Author
Ruth Lamont is a Senior Lecturer in Family and Child Law at the University of Manchester. She teaches Family Law, and her research has focused on the regulation of the family, children and the management of relationships across international borders in a modern and a historical context.

Reviews
I have really enjoyed reading this. It introduces fresh perspectives and offers a balanced view: it is perfect! * Eugenia Caracciolo di Torella, University of Leicester *
Comprehensive and expertly written. I would be eager to recommend this as a leading resource for students * Brigitte Clark, Oxford Brookes University *
A very high standard is maintained throughout - it is clear that each contributor is an expert in their field. * Philip Bremner, University of Sussex *



Book Information
ISBN 9780192893536
Author Ruth Lamont
Format Paperback
Page Count 712
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 1g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 189mm * 33mm