The fourth edition of this celebrated book brings together a selection of carefully chosen extracts from cases & materials with insightful author text. Each section begins with a clear overview of the law followed by illustrating extracts from case law & from government reports & scholarly literature which are supported by the authors expert explanation & analysis. Opportunities for further research are highlighted by the many suggestions for additional readings that are woven throughout the text. This approach enables students to gain a rich & contextual understanding of the law of tort. Online Resource Centre An Online Resource Centre supports the book providing updates to the law & a test bank of multiple choice questions.