Feminist perspectives on tort law
by ProQuest (Firm), Richardson, Janice, Rackley, Erika
by ProQuest (Firm), Richardson, Janice, Rackley, Erika
by Richardson, Janice, Rackley, Erika
fromFeminist perspectives series
Feminist Perspectives on Tort Law offers a distinctly feminist approach to key topics in tort law. Ten original essays written by feminist legal scholars from the UK, US, Canada and Australia encompass a range of ways of thinking about women, tort law and feminism. The collectio…
by Richardson, Janice, Rackley, Erika
fromGlassHouse Book
This title brings together acknowledged experts in these two areas to pursue a distinctly feminist approach to the major areas of tort law. The first half of the book addresses negligence - including an examination of feminist issues in relation to the duty of care.
by Richardson, Janice, Rackley, Erika
fromFeminist perspectives series
Feminist Perspectives on Tort Law offers a distinctly feminist approach to key topics in tort law. Ten original essays written by feminist legal scholars from the UK, US, Canada and Australia encompass a range of ways of thinking about women, tort law and feminism. The collectio…
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