In this collection, one of the key commentators on the modern law of tort presents 12 of his most important articles and book chapters. These are accompanied by an introductory chapter in which the author comments on the impact and reception of the pieces that make up the collection, and by a provocative new essay in which he argues against strict product liability in the law of tort. A coherent and compelling exploration of topical issues in core areas of tort law, the collection is divided into 3 parts, dealing with negligence; nuisance and Rylands v Fletcher; and tort in general. The essays in this collection are a significant contribution to debates about the limits and scope of tortious liability in common law systems. Students, scholars and practitioners alike will find it an invaluable resource for understanding tort law in the early 21st century.

Because [the essays] all bear the hallmarks of first-rate scholarship, the book comes highly recommended. Indeed, because most of the topics addressed in this book centre on aspects of the law that form the backbone of most university courses on tort law, I would go so far as to call it essential reading. * Cambridge Law Journal *

Donal Nolan is Professor of Private Law at the University of Oxford, and a Fellow of Worcester College, Oxford, UK.