• ISBN13: 9781137575517
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Law and Criminology
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Publisher Imprint: Palgr Mac
• Publication Date: January 1, 2017
• Pages: 521
• Original Price: EUR 40.99
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 953 grams

From the Back Cover

This popular textbook provides a comprehensive overview of family law, along with an understanding of its context, its practical consequences, a focus on what the current debates are that surround the law, and discussion of proposals for reform.

New to this edition:

- Less procedural detail, more focus on current family law issues, and more commentary on and context of the law, linking to wider reading and critiques of the law

- New author team provides balance between academic concepts and relevance to practice

- Accessible and student-focussed, with summaries at the end of each chapter that highlight key points, as well as a companion website containing useful web links to resources: www.palgravehighered.com/law/familylaw9e

Family Law is essential reading for law students taking undergraduate modules in family law and child law. Students on social work, social policy, health care and human rights courses will also find it invaluable, as will postgraduates and those studying the subject for professional purposes.

Paula Davies is a Senior Lecturer in Law and the Associate Programme Head of Student Engagement (LLB and GDL programmes) at BPP University Law School in London, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Paven Basuita is a Lecturer in Law at BPP University Law School in London, a non-practising solicitor, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

'A tried and tested book which combines a wealth of theoretical knowledge and practical examples. It really brings the subject to life and is a very useful addition to the existing literature.' -Eugenia Caracciolo di Torella, University of Leicester, UK