An Introduction To The Law Of Contract
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A foundational text in contract law scholarship, An Introduction to the Law of Contract presents a rigorous and intellectually stimulating examination of the principles governing contractual obligations in English law. P.S. Atiyah, one of the twentieth century's most distinguished legal scholars, argues that contract law cannot be understood in isolation from its historical development and broader social context, weaving together doctrinal analysis with critical legal theory. The work details the essential elements of a valid contract — including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention — while also scrutinizing the theoretical underpinnings that justify the enforcement of promises. Written with clarity and analytical precision, it challenges readers to think beyond black-letter rules and engage with the deeper questions of why and how the law binds parties to their agreements. Widely adopted in law schools and regarded as essential reading for students and practitioners alike, this authoritative text remains a cornerstone of contract law education.
Author: P.S. Atiyah
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Oxford at the Clarendon Press
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A foundational text in contract law scholarship, An Introduction to the Law of Contract presents a rigorous and intellectually stimulating examination of the principles governing contractual obligations in English law. P.S. Atiyah, one of the twentieth century's most distinguished legal scholars, argues that contract law cannot be understood in isolation from its historical development and broader social context, weaving together doctrinal analysis with critical legal theory. The work details the essential elements of a valid contract — including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention — while also scrutinizing the theoretical underpinnings that justify the enforcement of promises. Written with clarity and analytical precision, it challenges readers to think beyond black-letter rules and engage with the deeper questions of why and how the law binds parties to their agreements. Widely adopted in law schools and regarded as essential reading for students and practitioners alike, this authoritative text remains a cornerstone of contract law education.