With the publication of Singer's INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY, there is finally an overview that is understandable to students and acceptable to instructors. This clear and accessible text addresses all the classic and contemporary topics found in the traditional first-year Property course. When you examine INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY, be sure to notice: comprehensive coverage includes the Fair Housing Act, Personal Property, and Intellectual Property clear, textual treatment describes the often complicated or antiquated laws of property in a lively, contemporary manner, with numerous helpful examples emphasis is on disagreements among the states on the applicable rules of property law, with explanations of the conflicting interests that generate divergent approaches explanations of the norms and policy bases of Property Law give a balanced account of the various theoretical approaches and enable students to Understand The reasoning behind the law Students who use INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY will be better prepared for class and for exams because: the book teaches real-world analytical skills, not just how to memorize the black letter law Singer presents arguments for interpreting the issues from different perspectives, then poses hypotheticals for students to consider the text can be used with Singer's successful casebook as well as any other casebook or materials
I picked up this book because I was unable to get through my standard Hornbook on property. Let's fact it, although comprehensive, most Hornbooks are too comprehensive and the material makes for dry boring reading punctuated by multiple citations pointing out the inevitable contradictory rulings or exceptions. This book however is a gem. Although not comprehensive in each topic, it does cover the bread and better topics very adequately. The writing is such that the book is easy to read and the points come clearly across. The author even includes "hard" cases in which a particular topic is discussed with arguments for and against a certain position taken in Property Law. I would recommend that for those finding their traditional book tough going, buy this book and read the relevant chapters first and then go back to your text which will be much more comprehensible. Overall, I would highy recommend this book as it provides a sound foundation with clear examples, straigthforward writing, and effective communication.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is a good review for a standard property course. However, this book has drawbacks because the subject matter covered in the text is limited and may not ecompass everything taught. Definately recomend that if you purchase that you pick up another supplement.
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