Hayes and Williams' Family Law by Stephen Gilmore
Fully updated by Stephen Gilmore and Lisa Glennon, the 4th edition of Hayes and Williams' Family Law provides comprehensive, critical and case-focussed discussion of the key legislation and debates affecting adults and children. The book takes a critical approach to the subject and includes 'talking points' throughout each chapter which highlight areas of debate or controversy and help students develop their own ideas and anaylsis of the law. Review questions at the end of each chapter allow students the opportunity to reflect and apply their knowledge and offer the ideal preparation for exams and assessments. Cases are at the heart of family law and this textbook offers unrivalled case detail, with comprehensive summaries of key cases throughout the text to ensure students understand the development of family law legislation through the courts. Further case discussion is fully incorporated throughout the text to demonstrate complex points of law and offer a useful starting point for further research and debate. The text also includes a range of further features to support students studying the subject for the first time, including legislation extracts, contextual chapter introductions, and further reading advice, alongside a clear and engaging writing style.
A clear, concise, and student-friendly analysis of this fast-evolving areaIt explains the law in detail while situating it in context, proving to be an invaluable resource for students. Eugenia Caracciolo di Torella, Lecturer, University of Leicester This is a comprehensive, exciting and well-written textbook. Features such as highlighted cases and talking points help readers to engage further with the subject and develop their understanding. A leading textbook on family law. Janette Porteous, Senior Lecturer, University of Lincoln This book manages to be both authoritative and accessible; a must have both for students and those working within the family justice system. Katherine Wright, Principal Lecturer, Sheffield Hallam University The ideal way to understand family law, how it developed, and whether it should be reformed. Full of insightful analysis, in accessible language, the authors provide a fresh approach while staying true to the books original mixture of law, policy, and principle. Highly recommended. Rob George, Postdoctoral Fellow, Oxford University Detailed, analytical and an excellent companion to all family law courses. Dr Andrew Hayward, Lecturer in Family Law, Durham University Gilmore & Glennon provide a textbook which interacts with students and offers discussion which is thorough, interesting and well-informed. Samantha Davey, Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Essex The key cases, discussion points, and clearly outlined chapter summaries are a great addition to this book. They make it easy to engage with the material and are extremely helpful in highlighting the central issues and cases. Inna Amesheva, LLB Student, University of Birmingham
Stephen Gilmore is a Barrister of Lincoln's Inn, and a Professor in Family Law at Kings College London. Stephen has previously held teaching positions at the University of Oxford and University of East London. Lisa Glennon is an independent legal researcher and author and was formerly Lecturer in Law at Queen's University Belfast.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199682188 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199682186 |
| Title | Hayes and Williams' Family Law |
| Author | Stephen Gilmore |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2014-07-31 |
| Number of pages | 916 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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