Law for Business [Hardcover]

Janet Ashcroft (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0324261063 | ISBN-13: 978-0324261066 | Publication Date: July 23, 2004 | Edition: 15

This text offers a practical approach to law that emphasizes current and relevant topics students need for business transactions. The basic business law concepts are covered without extensive theory, thus making the law more approachable. The substantial breadth of this text, laden with examples and cases, provides an effective introduction to a variety of legal topics. The fifteenth edition includes increased coverage of business ethics and the law in the wake of recent corporate scandals and indictments.

Editorial Reviews

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"I would adopt the text because I liked how it brought real-world topics into the classroom. I loved the facts and outcomes of real world cases in each chapter."

"My students generally find certain areas of contract law confusing. There have also been difficulties concerning negotiable instruments. I think this book does a good job tacking those problem areas and breaking them down to brass tacks. The cases and scenarios help make the issues clear."

"I see these advantages: easy to read and understand, it isn?t written like a law school textbook; excellent coverage of the basics of contract law; real cases--nothing made up; [and] always up to date." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

John Ashcroft was elected to the United States Senate in 1994, after serving as governor of Missouri for two terms. As governor, Ashcroft balanced eight consecutive budgets during his terms, and Fortune magazine rated him one of the top ten education governors. In the Senate, Ashcroft has taken a leading role on key issues such as welfare reform, juvenile crime, and reform of the civil justice system, and has authored significant changes to federal law. He serves on three Senate committees: Judiciary; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Foreign Relations, and is also the chairman of subcommittees on the Constitution, Consumer Affairs, and Africa, respectively. Ashcroft also is widely recognized for his innovative use of technology and the Internet, and has taught students in Missouri and across the country about using the Internet and on-line information as a tool of citizenship. Prior to entering public service, Ashcroft taught business law at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield. He graduated with honors from Yale University in 1964, met his wife, Janet, at the University of Chicago Law School where they each received law degrees in 1967, and later co-authored two college textbooks together. Both have been admitted to practice law in the Federal Court for the Western District of Missouri.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 608 pages
• Publisher: South-Western College/West; 15 edition (July 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0324261063
• ISBN-13: 978-0324261066
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #519,926 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy It, September 13, 2004

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Spiral - See all my reviews

This review is from: Law for Business (Paperback)

An excelent source of information on Business Law. I had this book for my first college course in Business law and without it I might have failed. The book utalizes real cases and situations to explain virtualy every topic. The text is presented in a very clear and concise manner and applies to Business Law as practiced in America today. I personally have even used the information in this book to argue a case of my own in small claims and won. Im sure the other reviewer of this book just didn't take the time to study and learn the information. Rely on experience, not ramblings, buy this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A bit confusing., January 24, 2007

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Stressed Student (PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Law for Business (Hardcover)

I am taking my first college business law class (I also took it in high school). I expected a college level course and text to be more advanced, but I have to agree that this text is a bit confusing. If the tests were based on the text alone, I do not think I would do well on them. Thankfully, my notes from lecture and use of the study guide are saving me. I'm used to reading once, retaining the information and focusing more on the additional information provided in the lectures. I cannot do that with this text. I read the chapters two or three times and still feel confused. I have a 3.9 GPA and I hope this class (or should I say textbook) doesn't ruin it for me.

4.0 out of 5 stars Review for Textbook, November 29, 2011

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