This book introduces the reader to a number of ideas and issues that underlie the English law of contract-an area of law that is often regarded as forbiddingly dry and technical but which is here made easy to understand and full of interest. Taking as its starting point the role contract law plays in helping markets to operate, the book explains how contract law regulates the commercial risks people take, while at the same time placing limits on what may be bought and sold, and ensuring that contractual powers are not unacceptably abused. A final chapter discusses how contract law can be used to make gifts of binding promises to other people. The book provides a rigorous and stimulating journey through the ideas underpinning contract law and is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the subject. 'Clearly written and bursting with interesting and novel ideas, this lively book will be a great resource for anyone interested in Contract Law.' Paul S Davies, Professor of Commercial Law, University College London

A concise and readable book on the main ideas in contract law, suitable as an introduction or revision aid for students, or as stimulating reading for postgraduates and scholars.

About the Author
Nicholas J McBride is a Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge. He was formerly a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford.

Reviews
Ideal book for students before they come up to Cambridge, reflective, thoughtful, introductory without being superficial. -- Sean Bulter * University of Cambridge *
This book is original and accessible. It complements the textbooks very well. -- Liron Shmilovits * University of Cambridge *



Book Information
ISBN 9781509907212
Author Nicholas McBride
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Hart Publishing
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 188g