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Product Description Criminal Law 8/ECriminal Law is a trusted, clear and engaging explanation of the main principles and offences of criminal law. This book lights a clear path through an area that has experienced much change, explaining the law as it stands but also considering proposals for reform so that the reader gains an understanding of the development of the law.  The book also considers Commonwealth and US law at appropriate places.  Law of Contract 8/ELaw of Contract provides a clear and engaging explanation of the main principles of contract law.  This book guides students through each topic, explaining how the law currently operates but also considering debate on reform to provide an understanding of how the law may develop.English Legal System 8/EThis best selling book on the English legal system is a trusted and authoritative introduction to the legal system of England and Wales, used and appreciated by many students.  It provides a lively and comprehensive guide to this ever-changing area, offering critical analysis of the existing laws and discussion of reform options, necessary for a good appreciation of the subject.Asking The Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking 8/EThis highly popular text helps students bridge the gap between simply memorizing or blindly accepting information, and the greater challenge of critical analysis and synthesis. It teaches them to respond to alternative points of view and develop a solid foundation for making personal choices about what to accept and what to reject. How to Write Better Law Essays: Tools & Techniques for success in exams and assignments 1/EThis guide provides clear instructions on writing legal essays, exam answers and dissertations for undergraduate law, and CPE/GDL courses.  Throughout the book the author identifies key characteristics of both good and bad techniques in writing, allowing students to see practical examples of best practice. From the Back Cover ‘[This book] provides a good introduction to the subject.  In a particularly useful way, the author sets out some of the main arguments on either side of controversial issues.  Students are likely to find this a readable and enjoyable text.’ Jonathan Herring, THES of 26 May 2006Michael Jefferson’s Criminal Law, now in its eighth edition, is a trusted, clear and engaging explanation of the main principles and offences in criminal law. This book lights a clear path through the subject for you, explaining the law as it stands but also considering proposals for reform so that you can gain an understanding of the development of the law.  This new edition has been  revised to include recent developments in the law including:-Expanded coverage of the law on sex crimes.-Commentary on the Law Commission Consultation Papers, with particular consideration of homicide.-Discussion of the Privy Council’s advice in Holley on provocation and its Court of Appeal applications.-The book has been updated throughout.This eighth edition also provides: -Clearly distinguished case summaries help you to quickly recognise the key cases and differentiate them from surrounding commentary.-New colour text design and larger format enable you to use the text with ease.-Chapter summaries highlight the main points covered in each chapter, cementing your understanding.www.mylawchamber.co.uk/jefferson.  This text is supported by a MyLawChamber website including regular case and legislation updates, weblinks, practice assessment questions, an online glossary and key terms flashcards.Case Navigator powered by LexisNexisVisit www.pearsoned.co.uk/casenavigator for unique online support that helps improve case reading and analysis skills in Criminal Law.  The LexisNexis element of Case Navigator is only available to those who currently subscribe to LexisNexis Butterworths services.  The Publishers are endeavouring to make Case Navigator available from early Summer 2007. About the authorMichael Jefferson is a Senior Lecturer i