Company law is a growth area more so, probably, than any other area in law. It reaches out into other areas of law and, of course, new areas of law are always emerging, for example auditors negligence, investment law and the FSA and administration orders. The book gives a full analysis of the following areas: the company and other business organisations; types of company; setting up the company; managing the company; reconstituting the company; and supervision of company law.

The third edition takes into account several important changes in the law such as the social responsibilities of companies, the debate on the Cadbury, Greenbury and Hampel Committee Reports.

This new edition has been fully revised and updated to incorporate the Human Rights Act 1998 which has meant a change in emphasis in the duty chapter in particular. The effect of the Osman case before the European Court on Human Rights is now being felt in this and other areas as is evident from the judgments of the House of Lords in Barrett v Enfield BC. The Law Commission's proposals on Liability for Psychiatric Illness have also been included as well as an extract from White v South West Yorkshire Police. Other important House of Lords cases covered include Hunter v Canary Wharf (recasting the tort of nuisance) and Reynolds v Times Newspapers (a major case on the scope the defence of qualified privilege). On damages, reference has been made to the several Law Commission reports and the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997. This section also takes into account the landmark decision of the House In the Wells case in relation to the appropriate rate of ! return to be taken into account when assessing loss of future earnings. Other new pieces of legislation include the Damages Act 1996 and the Defamation Act of the same year. 

Careers for Number Crunchers & Other Quantitative Types lets you explore the job market through the unique lens of your own interest. It reveals dozens of ways to pursue your passion for numbers and make a living--including the training and education needed to polish your hobby and interest into a satisfying career.

Do you consider yourself a global citizen? Are you undaunted by accent marks and umlauts? Can you say “thank you” in three different languages? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your career choice has already been made. Now you need to choose an occupation. Careers for Foreign Language Aficionados & Other Multilingual Types provides all the information you need to launch a career.

Number theory, an ongoing rich area of mathematical exploration, is noted for its theoretical depth, with connections and applications to other fields from representation theory, to physics, cryptography, and more. While the forefront of number theory is replete with sophisticated and famous open problems, at its foundation are basic, elementary ideas that can stimulate and challenge beginning students. This lively introductory text focuses on a problem-solving approach to the subject.