Thompson's Modern Land Law

Thompson's Modern Land Law
ISBN-10
0198722834
ISBN-13
9780198722830
Category
Land tenure
Pages
776
Language
English
Published
2017-07-27
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Authors
Mark P. Thompson, Martin George

Description

Doctrinal and critical, Thompson's Modern Land Law looks at the core areas of this subject area through a theoretical lens. The authors excel at explaining difficult rules and concepts clearly but without oversimplification, guiding students around the common pitfalls in areas where there is typically misunderstanding or confusion. Straightforward accounts of the law are underpinned by insightful author commentary on areas of debate, exposing students to critical reasoning. Examples of the context in which land law operates helps students to understand abstract topics and encourages them to appreciate the social importance of this subject.

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