Essentials of Business Law

'This is one of the most accessible and readable business law books for the non-law market...The study skills section is invaluable' Martin Morgan Taylor, Principal Lecturer in Law, De Montfort University This exciting new textbook is specifically designed to equip non-law students with an understanding of the essential topics in a business law course. Providing a lively and highly readable explanation of the law, Essentials of Business Law brings the subject to life through the extensive use of diagrams and examples highlighting how the law operates in its business context.Key features *Extensive use of diagrams and flowcharts illustrating complex legal processes in a simple and easily understandable way *End-of-chapter practice questions and tasks provide students with a valuable opportunity to practise applying the legal rules explained in the book to exam-style problem questions *A summary of essential points at the end of each chapter encourages students to identify and focus on the key points in each topic *Coverage of key contemporary cases and topical issues engages students' interest and emphasises the relevance of the law to everyday life *A study skills section specifically designed to assist students utilising legal skills for the first time *A glossary of legal terms explains technical terms in straightforward language, ensuring that readers with no prior legal knowledge can follow the text *A Companion Website available at www. pearsoned.co.uk/macintyre contains numerous additional exam-style questions and suggested answers, as well as answers to all of the questions contained in the book. Electronic flashcards help students to remember the legal principles in key cases, while web links take students to valuable online resources.An invaluable lecturer's guide provides guidance on using the questions in the book as well as providing many more questions and answers. This book is particularly suitable for students on shorter courses or those studying at HND/C level. It can be used on undergraduate business law modules and will help all of those who find information easier to understand when presented in diagrammatic form. It satisfies the business law requirements of the CIMA, ACCA and AAT. Ewan MacIntyre is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Nottingham Law School, and has extensive experience of teaching business law. He is the author of the successful textbook, Business Law (Longman).