TY - BOOK AU - Abraham,Kenneth S. TI - The forms and function of tort law: an analytical primer on cases and concepts SN - 1566624606 AV - KF1250 .Z9 A27 1997 PY - 1997/// CY - Westbury , N.Y. PB - Foundation Presss KW - Torts KW - United States KW - Local KW - Liability Law KW - Damages N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 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 N2 - 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 ER -