Abraham, Kenneth S. <br/><br/>
The forms and function of tort law  an analytical primer on cases and concepts 
by Kenneth S. Abraham . 
 - Westbury , N.Y.  Foundation Presss  1997. 
 - viii, 287 p.  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Nature and functions of tort law - - Intentional hatms - - Negigence standard - - Proof of negligence - - Cause in fact - - Proximate cause - -Defenses based on plaintiff's conduct - - Strict liability and nuisance - - Products liability - - Damages - -Limited duty - - Tort reform , workers compensation , and no-fault systems - - Reputational and dignitary harms : Defamation and invasion of privacy - - Economic harms : Misrepresentation and interference with actual or prospective contractual advantage. 
<br/><br/> Every student of tort law can benefit from a concise analysis of the cases and the issues that are covered in the course. [The author] covers all the major cases and the issues they raise , not anly explining the cases themselves , but also analyzing their implications . This book addresses both rules and policy giving the student an indispensable advantage. Here you will find the key to undewrstanding all the principal areas of tort law. -Back cover. Although (the author) expects that the book will be used mainly by firs - year law students , it may also be of use to upper - class students and practitioners seeking an overview of a particular area of tort law . - Pref. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1566624606 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>97-182556 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Torts--United States.<br/>Liability Law--United States.<br/>Damages--United States.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>KF1250 .Z9  / A27 1997