The Optimize series is designed to show you how to apply your knowledge in assessment. These concise revision guides cover the most commonly taught topics, and provide you with the tools to:
Understand the law and remember the details
using diagrams and tables throughout to demonstrate how the law fits together
Contextualise your knowledge
identifying and explaining how to apply legal principles for important cases
providing cross-references and further reading to help you aim higher in essays and exams
Avoid common misunderstandings and errors
identifying common pitfalls students encounter in class and in assessment
Reflect critically on the law
identifying contentious areas that are up for debate and on which you will need to form an opinion
Apply what you have learned in assessment
presenting learning objectives that reflect typical assessment criteria
providing sample essay and exam questions, supported by end-of chapter feedback
The series is also supported by comprehensive online resources that allow you to track your progress during the run-up to exams.
This second edition has been fully amended to reflect the latest cases and developments in the Law, as well as new and improved diagrams throughout
Rezensionen / Stimmen
'The use of visualisation in Optimize will help students to focus on the key issues when revising.'
Michael Bromby, Higher Education Academy Discipline Lead for Law 2011-2013, Reader in Law at Glasgow Caledonian University.
'Partnering well-explained, comprehensive content with visual tools like maps and flowcharts is what makes the Optimize series so unique. These books help students take their learning up a notch; offering support in grappling with the subject, as well as insight into what will help make their work stand out.'
Emily Allbon, Senior Lecturer in Law and creator of Lawbore, City University.
'This series sets out the essential concepts and principles that students need to grasp in a logical way by combining memorable visual diagrams and text. Students will find that they will not easily forget what they read in this series as the unique aim higher and interaction points will leave a blueprint in their minds.'
Sanmeet Kaur Dua, Lecturer in Law, co--creator of Lawbore, City University.
'The wide range of visual material includes diagrams, charts, tables and maps -enable students to check their knowledge and understanding on each topic area, every step of the way... When combined with carefully explained legal principles and solid, understandable examples, students will find this series provides them with a win- win solution to the study of law and developing revision techniques.'
Zoe Swan, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Greenwich.
Reihe
Auflage
Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Undergraduate Core
Illustrationen
160 farbige Zeichnungen, 16 farbige Tabellen
16 Tables, color; 160 Line drawings, color
Maße
Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-138-37160-6 (9781138371606)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Tracey Hough LLB is the Programme Director at Birmingham City University.
Kathrin Kuehnel-Fitchen is a Lecturer in Law at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen.
Autor*in
Robert Gordon University, UK
Birmingham City University, UK
Your Blueprint for Exam Success
Preface
Guide to Using the Book and the Companion Website
Table of Cases and Statutes
1 Offer and Acceptance
2 Consideration
3 Terms
4 Misrepresentation
5 Mistake
6 Duress and Undue Influence
7 Illegal Contracts and Contracts in Restraint of Trade
8 Discharge of Contract
9 Remedies
Index
