The an analytical primer on cases and concepts Abraham, Kenneth S. creator text bibliography nyu Westbury , N.Y Foundation Presss 1997 monographic eng viii, 287 p. 24 cm. 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. 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. by Kenneth S. Abraham . Includes bibliographical references and index. Torts United States Liability Law United States Damages United States KF1250 .Z9 A27 1997 1566624606 97-182556 PUCPR 052203 20160527192442.0 261156