Liability
The Legal Revolution and Its Consequences
Published on 5. October 1988
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-465-03920-3 (ISBN)
Description
This controversial book describes the transformation of modern tort law since the 1960s, and shows how the dramatic increase in liability lawsuits has had an adverse effect on the safety, health, the cost of insurance, and individual rights..
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
580 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-465-03920-3 (9780465039203)
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Content
Uncommon Law The Death of Contract A Search for New Rules Knowledge of the Law Is No Excuse The New Town Meeting Resetting the Clock Sentence Without Verdict Pain and Punishment Insurance in Retreat What is Deterred? Rights in Collision Compassion by Consent Choosing Safety Consent and Coercion