The unique approach of Torts: Cases and Questions, Third Edition, by Ward Farnsworth and Mark F. Grady provides extraordinary teaching cases that are presented concisely and positioned in tandem, challenging students to compare the cases and draw connections and distinctions between them. Teachers across the country enjoy the lively and instructive classroom experience promoted by this fresh and innovative format. New to the Third Edition: A more streamlined presentation that removes some inessential material and makes coverage easier New material from the Third Restatement of Torts Additional chapters from the earlier edition available for free to download, distribute, and use as you like Professors and students will benefit from: An exceptionally strong collection of cases arranged in pairs that challenge students to explain the distinctions between them Logical organization that starts with intentional torts A balance of classic and contemporary cases chosen to stimulate active student engagement Intermediate cases—shorter than principal cases, but presented in enough detail to support great class discussions Problems integrated throughout the book that help students apply new concepts and prepare for exams A compatible pedagogical approach that supports a variety of teaching objectives An extensive Teacher’s Manual that offers hundreds of interesting questions and answers suitable for classroom use Teaching materials include: Teacher’s Manual Online-only chapters on Defamation, Invasion of Privacy, and Nuisance
Christina Brooks Whitman, Francis A. Allen Collegiate Professor of Law, University of Michigan Law School --
Each case is an artifact of its time; students can compare the judges’ societal perceptions and moral compasses to those of the current era. This book is part of the Open Casebook series from Harvard Law School Library and MIT Press.
This updated edition is a valuable resource for torts professors teaching at all levels of instruction.
The popularity and consistent use of this casebook reflect the fact that the book is unique in its in-depth coverage of advanced torts subjects, which are now the principal growth areas of tort law.
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