Cengage Advantage Books: Introduction to Business Law

Beatty, Jeffrey F., Samuelson, Susan S.

ISBN 10: 0324826990 / ISBN 13: 9780324826999

Published by South-Western College/West, 2009

Good condition. 3rd edition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # Q04M-00987

Synopsis:

As authoritative and accurate as it is a pleasure to read, this latest addition to the Beatty/Samuelson series of texts is explicitly written from the ground up to address the specific needs of a one-term business law course. It effectively provides both comprehensive breadth of topical coverage and a cost-effective, manageable format for courses lasting just a single semester or quarter. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW, Third Edition presents the full range of business law topics in a series of fast-paced, brief digestible chapters, making the book accessible to a wide range of students. To further support reader-friendliness, this author team's unique hallmark writing style makes the law content engaging and clear to students. The book's innovative story-telling pedagogy, fascinating cases, and business applications are sure to create student interest.

About the Authors: Jeffrey F. Beatty, J.D., was an exceptional teacher, having won both the Metcalfe Prize and Cup, Boston University's highest teaching award as well as the Charles Hewitt Award, which is given each year by the Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) for excellence in teaching. The highest honor for teaching conferred by the ALSB, this award is dedicated to the communication and recognition of creative teaching practices of business law. Prior to his joining the faculty at Boston University, Professor Beatty worked for several years as a legal aid lawyer, concentrating on general civil litigation. He also practiced in a private firm, where he concentrated on general civil litigation, including trials and appeals of tort, contract, employment, and property cases. Professor Beatty wrote television scripts and plays that were performed in Boston, London, and Amsterdam.

Susan S. Samuelson, J.D., is a tenured full professor in the School of Management at Boston University, where she has been awarded the Broderick Prize in recognition of outstanding teaching accomplishments. She teaches both law and ethics to undergraduates, graduate students, and executives. Professor Samuelson's research has focused on securities law and the management of lawyers (in both law firms and corporations). Her articles have appeared in the Boston University Law Review, Ohio State Law Journal, the Harvard Journal on Legislation and the Sloan Management Review, among others. She practiced law in the corporate department of the law firm Choate, Hall, and Stewart. She earned both an AB and JD at Harvard University.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Cengage Advantage Books: Introduction to ...
Publisher: South-Western College/West
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 3rd Edition