Great Debates in Land Law

by David Cowan, Lorna Fox O'Mahony, Neil Cobb

Overview

While there are plenty of land law textbooks on the market, there is, in general, an absence of critical texts designed for law students to deepen their understanding of the subject. Great Debates in Land Law provides students with the contextual and critical aspects of this exciting topic. Each chapter introduces topics for debate such as “Is tenancy a property or a personal right?” and goes on to include features such as boxed discursive notes from the authors, important cases and suggestions for further reading.

The Great Debates series provides engaging and accessible analysis of the more advanced legal concepts. For books in the major taught subjects, such as land law, the series is designed for use by ambitious students alongside a main course textbook. For books addressing subjects that are less often taught (such as family law), the series provides a clear and critical exposition of the key areas of debate. By focussing on particular questions and tensions underlying a subject, Great Debates titles encourage students to think critically, analyse a topic and gain additional insights. These skills and the discursive nature of the series, with an emphasis on contentious topics, are also useful for students when preparing their dissertations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781509962785
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	04/20/2023
Series:	Great Debates in Law
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	524 KB

About the Author

David Cowan is Professor of Law and Public Policy at the University of Bristol, UK. Lorna Fox O'Mahony is Professor of Law at the University of Essex, UK. Neil Cobb is Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Manchester, UK.

Table of Contents

Preface
1. Themes of Land Law
2. Tenure and Estates
3. The Law of Property Act 1925
4. Leases
5. Land Registration
6. Unlawful Occupation of Land: Squatting and Adverse Possession
7. Third-party Interests in the Use and Control of Land
8. Public Law, Human Rights and Property Law
9. Law, Equality and Housing
10. Mortgages and Security Interests in Land
11. Cohabitation: Rights to the Home
12. Conclusions: What is the point of Land?

Editorial Reviews

This impressive text perfectly illustrates the exciting dynamism of land law. By placing the often-perceived technical and complex rules in their wider context, the authors bring the subject area to life. The text clearly captures the messy, politicized and value-driven nature of the practice area in a manner that is accessible to students and scholars alike.” —Bram Akkermans, Maastricht University, the Netherlands

“Teaching land law to undergraduates is a challenge. It is comprised of complex and abstract legal rules, is often expressed in arcane language, and requires students to grasp what seems to be elusive land law logics. Great Debates in Land Law is an essential tool if you want to make the abstract real, and if you want your students to construct coherent and critical arguments about land law rather than simply regurgitating half-baked information. It reveals the flaws in concepts such as ownership by contextualising them in situations that students are likely to encounter, and does so in an enjoyable and accessible manner. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” —Helen Carr, University of Southampton, UK

“This superb book brings land law to life. It follows topics familiar to students, but prompts deeper contextual thinking, revealing the complex, messy, value-laden realties that lie behind the formal doctrines of land law. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the relationship between property and society.” —Robin Hickey, Queen's University Belfast, UK

“Great Debates in Land Law is of immense value in taking students beyond a purely black-letter understanding of Land Law. The authors use their very considerable experience to illuminate the societal context in which Land Law operates, exploding the myth that it is merely a dry, technical and detached discipline. Highly recommended.” —Brian Sloan, University of Cambridge, UK

“This book - with its extensive range of academic references - will stretch ambitious students' understanding and provide invaluable material for teachers of land law. The authors' approach is critical and contextual, including references to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organised around typical course contents (plus human rights, public law and equalities), the key themes of land law are woven through challenging points of debate.” —Sarah Blandy, University of Sheffield, UK

“For students, property law can seem dusty and dry. This is the book that will spark their interest in the subject. Here are the controversies that will convince them that property is about real-world problems that the law can both create and solve.” —Caroline Hunter, University of York, UK

“This book rejects the traditional portrayal of Land Law as a remote and challenging environment, and instead maps a vibrant and evolving landscape. The engaging and contextual approach adopted will assist students in navigating this important and exciting terrain, and may even facilitate their enjoyment of the jourbaney.” —Lisa Whitehouse, Southampton, UK

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