Synopses & Reviews
Law, Business, and Society, 8/e, by Tony McAdams, takes an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing elements of law, political economy, international business, ethics, social responsibility and management. The author produces a compelling holistic picture of these concepts by giving extensive attention to readings, provocative quotes and factual details. Students learn not merely the law but the law in context.
Table of Contents
Unit OneBusiness and Society 1. Capitalism and the Role of Government 2. Business Ethics 3. The Corporation and Public Policy: Expanding Responsibilities Unit TwoIntroduction to Law 4. The American Legal System 5. Constitutional Law and the Bill of Rights 6. Contracts 7. Torts and Product Liability Unit ThreeTrade Regulation and Antitrust 8. Government Regulation of Business 9. Business Organizations and Securities Regulation 10. Antitrust LawMonopolies and Mergers 11. Antitrust LawRestraints of Trade Unit FourEmployerEmployee Relations 12. Employment Law I: Employee Rights 13. Employment Law II: Discrimination 14. Employment Law III: LaborManagement Relations Unit FiveBusiness and Selected Social Issues 15. Consumer Protection 16. Product Liability 17. Environmental Protection 18. Internet Law and EthicsAppendix A The Constitution of the United States of AmericaAppendix B Uniform Commercial Code 2000 Official Text, Article 2Glossary of Legal TermsSubject Index