Author : Paul Mitchell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781472559739
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (597 download)
Book Synopsis The Making of the Modern Law of Defamation by : Paul Mitchell
Download or read book The Making of the Modern Law of Defamation written by Paul Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The modern law of defamation is frequently criticised for being outdated, obscure and even incomprehensible. The Making of the Modern Law of Defamation explains how and why the law has come to be as it is by offering an historical analysis of its development from the seventeenth century to the present day. Whilst the primary focus of the book is the law of England, it also makes extensive use of comparative common law materials from jurisdictions such as Australia, South Africa, the United States and Scotland. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the law of defamation, i.