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E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/179774038 Title: The new Oxford companion to law Author: Peter Cane; Joanne Conaghan; David M Walker Publisher: Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008. ISBN/ISSN: 9780199290543 0199290547 9780191727269 0191727261 OCLC:179774038

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The new Oxford companion to law

Author:	Peter Cane; Joanne Conaghan; David M Walker
Publisher:	Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Series:	Oxford reference online.
Edition/Format:	Print book : Document Computer File : EnglishView all editions and formats
Summary:	For any reader needing a clear, concise explanation of a subject in law this title is the ideal reference work. Providing greater depth than legal dictionaries but always accessible to the non-expert, entries in this companion cover all areas of law and legal systems and are extensively cross-referenced for ease of navigation.
Rating:	based on 2 rating(s) 1 with a review
Subjects	Law -- Encyclopedias. Law -- Great Britain -- Encyclopedias. Droit. View all subjects
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Genre/Form:	Wörterbuch (Fachlexikon) Encyclopedias Naslagwerken (vorm)
Additional Physical Format:	Online version: New Oxford companion to law. Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008 (OCoLC)755265410
Material Type:	Document, Internet resource
Document Type:	Book, Computer File, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors:	Peter Cane; Joanne Conaghan; David M Walker Find more information about:
ISBN:	9780199290543 0199290547 9780191727269 0191727261
OCLC Number:	179774038
Language Note:	English.
Notes:	Updated ed. of: Walker, David M. Oxford companion to law / by David M. Walker. 1980. Includes indexes.
Description:	lxxxiii, 1306 pages ; 25 cm
Contents:	Introduction and readers guide -- A note about illustrations -- List of contributors -- List of abbreviations -- Tables of cases -- Tables of legislation -- Table of conventions and treaties, etc -- The companion: A-Z -- Sources of illustrations -- Index of names -- Subject index.
Series Title:	Oxford reference online.
Responsibility:	edited by Peter Cane, Joanne Conaghan.
More information:	The Class of 1932 Fund Home Page

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A GREAT NEWCOMER TO THE OXFORD COMPANIONS

by PhillipTaylor (WorldCat user published 2008-11-23) Excellent

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Professors Cane and Conaghan have produced a foremost, practical reference work on law for all here. It will be of great primary use to scholars, trainees and learners, and also to general readers, and is a welcome addition to the ‘Companion’ series. This is a great comprehensive and diverse single volume reference work on law during this period of constant flux for all aspects of our changing legal world at the present time.

The book provides unrivalled encyclopaedic coverage of the fundamental major areas of law, from specific laws to crimes, cases, personalities, legal events, the role of law in national and international politics, and law’s underlying philosophy... and all in one place!

This Companion project has been written by a team of 700 experts from all over the world. Sarah Carter deserves a special mention for the massive collation exercise and the attractive illustrations which offer access to a vast range of fascinating legal topics addressing such varied questions taken from some of these quoted examples:

· Would a cheque written on a cow be legally acceptable - page 84, Board of Inland Revenue v Haddock

· Which countries allow polygamous marriages? – page 911 Polygamy

· What are the only retail goods that don’t have to be price tagged? – page 929 Price Marking

· What verbal promises must you keep? - page 409 Estoppel

· When did lawyers first appear? - page 706 Legal Profession, History of.

Of interest to a wide range of readers, the Companion has over 1,700 specially commissioned articles, extensive cross referencing and 32 pages of illustrations. It provides greater depth than can be found in many legal dictionaries whilst remaining accessible to the non-specialist which is one if its greatest strengths, including:

· The fundamentals of all the major areas of law including criminal law, tax and social security law, human rights law, family and employment law, education law, sports law, international and EU law;

· The role and working of legal institutions including parliament, courts, law schools, and international bodies such as the EU and the UN;

· Leading cases, famous trials and distinguished lawyers, past and present; and

· Major events in legal history and major debates in legal history.

The introduction states that ‘this is a book about Law designed first and foremost for non-lawyers’. As a lawyer and user myself, I quite agree. The authors’ hopes and expectations are fulfilled as it instructs, challenges, and entertains with excellent content, those great illustrations and a splendid subject index at the back.

Cane & Conaghan succeed in providing readers with a much better understanding of the significance of law and the legal system. It doesn’t intend to go into heavy specific detail which is a wise decision because the Companion blends the basics to indulge the occasional curiosity with useful suggestions for further reading paths which will not let you put this book down- always an indication of the success of any type of dictionary.

Our laws are in a state of flux so this new Companion is as good as it can be for now, but I can see that there will be a need for regular new editions to keep up with the reform of law as changes take place. I will read and re-read it to keep up with events.

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