The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them: * Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly* Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear * Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law* Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidenceElevate their learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go furtherOnline Resources Centre An extensive Online Resource Centre provides a wide range of extra resources to further support studies, including:Student resources:* Three video lectures presented by Gary Watt introduce key areas of debate within the subject* General guidance on answering essay questions and problem scenarios* Sample essay questions and problem scenarios, along with answer guidance* Updates to the law post-publication* Web links to further primary sources and commentary to aid your understanding* Flashcard glossary to help test your knowlegde of key terms Lecturer resources:* Test bank, comprising 200 multiple choice questions with answers and feedback

Author Biography

Gary Watt is a Professor of Law at the University of Warwick. He was made Law Teacher of the Year in 2009 and in 2010 he was named a National Teaching Fellow and fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He is the author of other OUP books including Trusts & Equity and Cases & Materials on Equity & Trusts.