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Trusted by students for 30 years, Textbook on Land Law gives a practical and innovative edge to modern land law. Perfectly pitched for students studying land law for the first time, the running case study will galvanize interest in the topics by allowing students to visualize and engage with the topics.
About the author
Judith-Anne MacKenzie was, for 21 years, a practising barrister in the Civil Service working initially as Assistant Parliamentary Counsel (drafting legislation), and later as a Senior Civil Servant in the DTI, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Department for Transport. Prior to that she was a legal academic and a barrister in private practice. She has now retired from practice but continues to work as an author. She is also Special Advisor to the Save Me Trust and a Senior Policy Advisor to the UK Centre for Animal Law.
Dr Aruna Nair is Associate Professor of Law at the University of Oxford. She has experience of teaching land and trusts law, and previously lectured at King's College London. Before holding teaching posts, Dr Nair was a Research Assistant working on property, family, and trusts law for the Law Commission.
Summary
Practical and contextual in its approach, lucid and engaging in style, Textbook on Land Law enlivens the subject for students.
The innovative running case study used throughout illustrates the law in action, helping students to visualize the real life applications of the law and demystify abstract concepts.
Academic details on key topics are explained straightforwardly for an accessible learning experience. This is enhanced by additional examples, extracts, diagrams, and sample documents which contribute to the building blocks of a clear framework, enabling students to gain a pragmatic understanding of the essential principles.
A glossary of key terms is included at the end of the book for ease of reference, while end-of-chapter reading suggestions support further research and exam preparation.
Digital formats and resources
The eighteenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.
- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
- This textbook is also accompanied by online resources including self-test questions with instant feedback, guidance on approaching land law problems, as well as additional examination of topics such as leasehold covenants, perpetuities and accumulations, and undue influence and mortgages. There will also be updates on the legal developments of land law.
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The authors' writing style and clarity of exposition is a key strength. Utilization of a running case study works exceptionally well in helping students to relate abstract legal principles to practical 'real world' scenarios.
