This ninth edition of the established Textbook on Contract Law by Jill Poole provides a wide-ranging and straightforward exposition of contract law. The text opens with an overview of the main issues surrounding contract law which places the subject in its wider context, then goes on to give a clear explanation of all the major areas of contract law encountered on undergraduate courses. Features of the book includes chapter summaries to draw key themes and issues together; examples and questions to encourage a deeper understanding of the often complex points of law; and extensive further reading lists of both texts and articles to guide students towards the most relevant and up-to-date resources available. Online resource centre Lecturer resources - Testbank of 150 multiple-choice questions Student resources - Guidance on answering questions in contract law - Questions and answers - Student questions - Updates - Web links

The textbook under review presents information clearly. Whilst being user friendly , the author gives an in-depth analysis of the more complex areas in contract law to encourage readers to think critically. City University of Hong Kong Law Review Volume 1 Number 1 The book also provides a rather innovative Online Resource Center, which promises regular updates on legislation and cases for lecturers and students. City University of Hong Kong Law Review Volume 1 Number 1 Pooles Textbook on Contract Law , thus undoubtedly provides a thought-provoking text for undergraduate students. The book offers a clear account of contract law with logical analysis. City University of Hong Kong Law Review Volume 1 Number 1

Jill Poole is Professor of Law and Head of School of Law at Aston University. She is the author of Textbook on Contract Law and co-author of Contract Formation and Letters of Intent.