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<p><b>Explore and apply legal concepts through practical, engaging and real-life cases studies</b></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><b><i>Law for Business Students </i></b>is the popular textbook for introducing legal concepts to non-law students in a practical, engaging way through real-life cases relevant to the business world. A clear explanation of the study of law and study skills leads into the main core topics of law: contract (including intellectual property), tort, employment and business organisations (including formation), governance and dissolution. The book includes a range of features to aid understanding, applying and analysing legal concepts: </p> <ul> <li><b>Scenario </b>- to encourage development of opinions and application of relevant legal concepts. </li> <li><b>Worth thinking about </b>- discussion points to analyse within the classroom. </li> <li><b>Exam tips </b>- pointing to areas of the law which are ripe for questions in an exam, to help revision practice. </li> <li><b>Chapter summaries </b>- to reinforce learning of key concepts. </li> <li><b>Key terms </b>- highlighted in margin notes. </li> <li><b>Review questions with answers </b>- self-test questions and worked exam examples to consolidate knowledge, encouraging students to apply the law and boost confidence. </li> <li><b>Advanced questions </b>- to challenge students in developing knowledge of the law.</li> </ul> <p><b> </b></p> <p><b>New to this edition: </b></p> <ul> <li>Restructured coverage of negligence, with dedicated chapters covering negligence and special duty situations and product liability </li> <li>Fundamental legal principles and practical application of the law relating to the business environment</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Additional resources to accompany the book are available at go.pearson.com/uk/he/resources</p> <p><b> </b></p> <p><b>Alix Adams </b>is a barrister with over 30 years' experience of teaching law from GCSE to degree and postgraduate level.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Steph