Property Law: Rules, Policies, and Practices [Hardcover]

Joseph William Singer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0735555478 | ISBN-13: 978-0735555471 | Publication Date: April 13, 2006 | Edition: 4

Acclaimed for its textual clarity and socially progressive perspective, PROPERTY LAW: Rules, Policies, and Practices continues to serve as the foundation of an enlightening and effective course in its Fourth Edition.<p class=copymedium> This thorough revision builds on the strengths that make the casebook so successful: <li class=copymedium>respected authorship of Professor Joseph William Singer, a well-known and highly regarded expert in the field <li class=copymedium>exceptionally clear explication of property rules and concepts that helps to introduce important themes and elements of the law to first-year students <li class=copymedium>socially progressive yet even-handed sensibility with strong ethical coverage -- unique among Property casebooks <li class=copymedium>balanced coverage of both traditional and non-traditional topics combines all the bases of any Property course (such as access, relation among neighbors, common ownership, leaseholds, real estate transactions, land use regulations, and takings) with interesting socio-economic topics, such as fair housing law, tribal property, and property in people (slavery, body parts, frozen embryos, etc.) <li class=copymedium>cases-and-problems approach to teaching that promotes learning and stimulates class discussion <li class=copymedium>sound organization to encourage efficient progress through the material <li class=copymedium>excellent case selection focusing on recent cases and contemporary social problems <li class=copymedium>thorough Teacher¿s Manual including answers to problems and teaching tips <li class=copymedium>author website (www.law.harvard.edu/faculty/jsinger) provides timely updates as well as a discussion board for professors</ul><p class=copymedium> Changes for the Fourth Edition keep the casebook timely and teachable: <li class=copymedium>the entire book is fully updated to reflect changes in the law and emerging issues in various areas <li class=copymedium>important new cases include Bonnichsen v. USDA, Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council Inc. v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Brown v. Legal Foundation of Washington, Wayne County v. Hathcock, Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health, Lingle v. Chevron U.S.A., Kelo v. City of New London, and San Remo Hotel v. City and County of San Francisco <li class=copymedium>in response to the significant changes in Supreme Court doctrine in the last several years, the Takings chapter is completely updated and reorganized to reflect the current state of the law <li class=copymedium>modernized and tightened notes and problems throughout the book</ul>

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1202 pages
• Publisher: Aspen Publishers, Inc.; 4 edition (April 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735555478
• ISBN-13: 978-0735555471
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #417,856 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 Most useful and interesting text on property law, November 29, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Property Law: Rules, Policies and Practices (Law school casebook series) (Hardcover)

In a field that is usually dry and obscure, this book brings together fascinating and timely problems, historical materials, and even works from imaginative literature. It also makes all the rules absolutely clear and easy to understand. For any student of property law, or law more generally, this is a must read!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best law textbook on property you can get!, April 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Property Law: Rules, Policies and Practices (Casebook) (Hardcover)

If you are looking for a property text, you cannot do better than this book. It is not only the best property textbook published right now, it is one of the finest legal textbooks I have had to read.

The writing is clear and comprehensible, and the cases are well chosen: provocative while remaining good examples of Black Letter Law.

My property class was the only section using Singer's book, and we are the only section that actually enjoyed the area of property law. This was not a coincidence.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You don't need a professor to teach you property law ..., May 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Property Law: Rules, Policies, and Practices (Casebook) (Hardcover)

... all you need is this textbook! Logically organized, comprehensive and explains complex concepts in a down-to-earth, easy-to-understand manner. The emphasis on the policy behind the rules is also extremely helpful. You won't need to buy a commercial outline with this book.