An Introduction to Law

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Author: Phil Harris

Price: £19.99

Edition: 7th Edition (January 2007)

ISBN: 978-0-521-69796-4

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For anyone studying law for the first time, the first few lectures as an undergraduate can be a bemusing and complex initiation.  It is therefore necessary that students have somewhere to turn when they feel a little lost.  Fortunately, Phil Harris' An Introduction to Law provides a clear and accessible explanation of the fundamental legal concepts.

An Introduction to Law is written by an experienced academic lawyer primarily with the student market in mind.  It aims to give a clear understanding of the fundamental legal concepts and their importance within society.  To my mind, this aim is achieved by Harris' clear, concise and balanced account of the law.  For example, when discussing the development of contractual liability, Harris provides a clear summary of the basic principles whilst tying them together with topical extracts.

Because An Introduction to Law is, like its title suggests, simply an introductory text, it ambitiously covers a wide range of issues including law and morality, law and society, the court system, the legal system and building blocks of law like contract tort and crime.  Each chapter adopts a similar approach by tackling the issues pragmatically and practically meaning the reader quickly picks up the important principles.

For anyone new to legal study looking for an accessible introduction, they should look no further than An Introduction to Law.  It is well-written and concisely and succinctly covers the main topics for students tackling this fascinating area of undergraduate study.  Like previous editions, it continues to build upon its excellent reputation.

Reviewed on 22 February 2009

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