the trees” approach by first exposing students to the subject as a whole before delving deeply into individual legal rules. This insightful paperback concentrates on the fundamentals and uses an informal, personal style to explain the essential concepts and doctrines of tort law. Suitable for use with any casebook, this resource will help students recognize and understand how common themes enhance their ability to comprehend doctrinal issues. </p> <p> <b>Written by Mark Geistfeld, a nationally known and respected authority in torts and products liability, this exceptional text:</b> </p> <ul> <li> explains the <b>historical development</b> of tort law, showing students how the law has evolved and why it has become so politicized </li> <li> develops the <b>important concepts</b>, giving students the <b>analytical tools</b> they need to grasp the <b>fundamental aspects</b> of tort law </li> <li> presents the <b>essential doctrines</b>, including intentional torts, negligence, strict liability, and damages in a clear, to-the-point manner that eliminates the need for students to seek out the black-letter rules from commercial outlines. </li> </ul> <p> No matter which casebook you use in your classroom, you will find <b>Tort Law: The Essentials</b> to be an excellent choice for your students. Once you examine a copy of this outstanding paperback, you will not hesitate to require or recommend it. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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