The Modern Law of Contract

Written by a leading author and lecturer with over thirty years experience teaching and examining contract law, this very popular and well-established textbook has been fully updated and revised for this eighth edition. Exploring all of the recent developments and case decisions in the field of contract law, it combines a meticulous examination of authorities and commentaries with a modern contextual approach. An ideal accessible introduction to contract law for students coming to legal study for the first time, Stone offers clear, straight-forward explanations of all of the topics found on an undergraduate or GDL contract law module. At the same time, coverage of a variety of theoretical approaches: economic, sociological and empirical encourages reflective thought and critical analysis. New features include: - boxed chapter introductions, - highlighting the salient features under discussion with end of chapter summaries to consolidate learning and understanding; - additional 'For thought' think points throughout the text where students are asked to consider 'what if' scenarios (e.g. what if a particular case had different facts); - new diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate principles and facilitate the understanding of concepts and interrelationships; - and, new case close-ups designed to help students identify key cases within contract law and improve their understanding of the facts and context of each case.