The ability to persuade, influence and convince is a vital skill for success in work and life. However, most of us have little idea how to argue well. Indeed, arguing is still seen by many as something to be avoided at all costs, and mostly it's done poorly, or not at all. Yet it's possibly the most[...]
Medical Law and Ethics covers not only the core legal principles, key cases, and statutes that govern medical law, but also explores the key ethical debates and dilemmas that exist in the field to ensure that the law is firmly embedded within its context. Carefully constructed features highlight th[...]
This edition of Criminal Law: Text, Cases, and Materials offers an exceptional depth of analysis, a wealth of cases and materials all set within the theoretical context of criminal law. The effective two-part structure of each chapter in the book - the first part explaining the law as it is, the sec[...]
Who would or should defend a potential murderer in court? Can a lawyer represent two parties on the same case? Is 'no win-no fee' an ethical system? What are Chinese walls and do they work? Jonathan Herring provides a clear and engaging overview of legal ethics, highlighting that the issues surroun[...]
Criminal Law Text, Cases, and Materials provides a unique approach each chapter analysing the doctrinal and theoretical aspects of criminal law through a variety of carefully chosen extracts from key cases and articles, supported with the authors astute commentary. This is essential reading for a fu[...]
Medical Law and Ethics is a feature-rich introduction to medical law and ethics, discussing key principles, cases, and statutes. Fourth edition.[...]
An engaging introduction to the more advanced writings on family law, designed to provide the additional insights necessary to excel in the study of the subject.[...]
An engaging introduction to the more advanced writings on criminal law, designed to provide the additional insights necessary to excel in the study of the subject.[...]
Written by a leading lawyer with first-hand experience of some of the toughest arguments, How to Argue is a fun, entertaining and no-holds-barred guide to everything you need to know about arguing. We all do it every day; arguing is part of life. We can do it unknowingly, sometimes subtly and someti[...]
Presents an introductory overview of the main themes in criminal law. This book offers essential information about what the law is and defines and discusses different types of criminal offense, from homicide and assault to fraud and conspiracy. It includes references to key cases, main statutes and [...]
Routledge Q&As give you the tools to practice and refine your exam technique, showing you how to apply your knowledge to maximum effect in an exam situation. Each book contains up to fifty essay and problem-based questions on the most commonly examined topics, complete with expert guidance and fully[...]
A fully revised and updated edition of Jonathan Herring's engaging and ever-popular introduction to criminal law.[...]
Whether you're new to higher education, coming to legal study for the first time or just wondering what Family Law is all about, Beginning Family Law is the ideal introduction to help you hit the ground running. Starting with the basics and an overview of each topic, it will help you come to terms w[...]
Law Express Question and Answer: Family Lawis designed to help you get the most out of every answer you write by improving your understanding of what examiners are looking for, helping you to focus in on the question being asked and showing you how even a good answer can be improved.[...]
The Law Express series is designed to help you revise effectively. This book is your guide to understanding essential concepts, remembering and applying key legislation and making your answers stand out![...]
This book examines the potential impact of human rights in the way the law interacts with families. Traditionally family law has been dominated by consequentialist/utilitarian themes. The most notable example of this occurs in the law relating to children and the employment of the "welfare principle[...]
This book explores the importance of autonomy in family law. It argues that traditional understandings of autonomy are inappropriate in the family law context and instead recommends the use of relational autonomy. The book starts by explaining how autonomy has historically been understood, before ex[...]
Hvordan argumentere er skrevet av en fremtredende advokat som har lang erfaring med noen av de tøffeste forhandlingene som tenkes kan. Boken er en morsom, underholdende og en uhemmet håndbok til alt du trenger å vite om diskusjoner. Vi diskuterer hver eneste dag, alle sammen. Det kan være ubevis[...]
Intoxicants, substances that alter a person's mental and physiological state, are a continuing obsession. In their effect on the mind and body, intoxicants go to the heart of what it means to be human. In the tensions between 'free' and uninhibited consumption on the one hand, and the pressures of s[...]