Contract Law in America: A Social and Economic Case Study

by Lawrence M. Friedman

Book Overview

A classic study of the social and economic realities of trade law, told through case studies and rich historical analysis. Comparing contract cases and legislation over three discrete historical periods, Lawrence Friedman shows that social context matters, that law is more flexible and adaptive than traditional doctrinal studies would suggest, and that the framing of contract law can use a fresh reexamination in light of the historical realities he...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610279794
• ISBN13: 9781610279796
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Quid Pro, LLC
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"