Business Law: A Digital Textbook, First Edition

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Business Law: A Digital Textbook is a concise, engaging introduction to business law that covers not only the theory but also the practical aspects of the law. This text shows students how vital the "law" part of business law is to their everyday lives. In a concise, readable format, Bevans covers all the essential topics, from the organization and structure of the U.S. court system, through the formation of contracts, remedies of parties and then other major areas of law that touch on business law. Through thoughtful pedagogy in every chapter and excellent end-of-chapter activities, this text is the perfect choice for shorter Business Law courses that emphasize the connection between theory and practice.

Professors and students will benefit from:

• Concise and logical organization, divided into 7 parts: Introduction to Law; Contracts; Commercial Law and Transactions; Business Organizations; Agency and Employment Law; Consumer Protection and Bankruptcy; and Property
• Excellent pedagogy in every chapter that includes:
  • Learning objectives
  • Key terms set out in bold in the body of the text and defined immediately for the ease of student comprehension
  • Figures and tables to illustrate crucial points, designed to accommodate different learning styles among students
  • Well-written text incorporating real world examples that bring legal principles to life
  • Case excerpts to help students develop analytical skills
• Extensive end-of-chapter questions, activities and assignments to hone students’ understanding.
  • The answers are provided in the appendix to help students check their own work.
• The author’s experience of teaching business law for well over ten years that helps the subject come alive for the students.