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The psychology of tort law /

Tort law regulates most human activities: from driving a car to using consumer products - to providing or receiving medical care or getting involved in a bar fight - numerous actions in everyday life implicates the law of torts. This text outlines the psychological theories which underpin the rules...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Robbennolt, Jennifer K. (Autor), Hans, Valerie P. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : New York University Press, [2016]
Colección:Psychology and the law (New York, N.Y.)
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • 1. The Real World of Torts
  • 2. Intentional Torts
  • 3. Negligence
  • 4. Causation
  • 5. Limits on Liability: Duty and Scope of Liability
  • 6. Damages
  • 7. Defenses
  • 8. Products Liability
  • Conclusion: A Psychological Perspective on Tort Rules, Tort Cases, and Tort Reform
  • Appendix: Psychology and Torts
  • Notes
  • Subject Index
  • Name Index
  • About the Authors