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Law Books for Libraries recommended list - list of titles
List of titles: May 2019
Please note: these resources are recommended only. It is not compulsory for your library to purchase new titles or new editions on this list. However, please ensure all out of date titles or editions are withdrawn and discarded, as advised by LIAC.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal relations. 2nd ed
| Author | Behrendt, Larissa et al |  |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press | |
| Date | 2018 | |
| ISBN | 9780190310035 | |
| Price | $110.00 | |
| Summary | Discusses the major legal issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Topics covered include Constitutional recognition and the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Stolen Generation reparation tribunals and their responses, indigenous women and criminal justice, and family violence. | |
| Note |
The previous edition had the title Indigenous legal relations in Australia. Useful for HSC Legal Studies: Indigenous Peoples, and Human Rights |
Animal law in Australia: an integrated approach. 2nd ed
| Author | Bruce, Alex |  |
| Publisher | LexisNexis | |
| Date | 2017 | |
| ISBN | 9780409343809 | |
| Price | $114.00 | |
| Summary | Covers animal law in history, animals as assistants, companion animals, animals as entertainment, cruelty, animals as food, and animals and science. | |
| Note | Userful for students |
Australian master tax guide. 64th ed
| Publisher | CCH Australia |  |
| Date | 2019 | |
| ISBN | 9781925672930 | |
| Price | $200.00 | |
| Summary | Designed to help practitioners, business organisations and students quickly locate accurate answers to their tax questions. | |
| Note | This book is published twice a year – the year end edition and the tax year end edition. You do not need to purchase both. |
Business and the law. 7th ed
| Author | Terry, Andrew and Giugni, Des |  |
| Publisher | Thomson Reuters | |
| Date | 2019 | |
| ISBN | 9780455241623 | |
| Price | $140.00 | |
| Summary | Contains chapters on all aspects of business law, including contract, torts, corporate structure, franchising, and the Australian Consumer Law. | |
| Note | Useful for students |
Capacity toolkit: information for government and community workers, professionals, families and carers in New South Wales
| Publisher | Attorney General’s Department of NSW (now called NSW Department of Justice) |  |
| Date | 2008 | |
| ISBN | 9781921301568 | |
| Price | Free | |
| Also available | Online | |
| Summary | A resource for government and community workers, professionals, families and carers on assessing whether a person has the capacity to make legal, financial, medical and personal decisions. It includes making an advance care directive, entering into contracts, making a will, power of attorney and enduring guardianship. |
Children and the law in Australia. 2nd ed
| Author | Young, L; Kenny, M A and Monahan, G (eds) |  |
| Publisher | LexisNexis Butterworths | |
| Date | 2016 | |
| ISBN | 9780409342024 | |
| Price | $146.00 | |
| Summary | A comprehensive book on children’s law, with chapters on a wide variety of subjects including the criminal responsibility of children, education, children and family law, adoption, medical treatment, and child witnesses. |
Civil procedure. 4th ed
| Author | Cullen, Bridget |  |
| Publisher | Thomson Reuters | |
| Date | 2018 | |
| ISBN | 9780455241074 | |
| Price | $37.00 | |
| Summary | One of the easy to read Nutshell series, it includes chapters on the fundamental principles of civil procedure, case management, jurisdiction, commencing proceedings, pleadings, discovery, settlement, trial and judgment, costs, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution. |
Contract. 7th ed
| Author | Lindsay, Geoff |  |
| Publisher | Thomson Reuters | |
| Date | 2014 | |
| ISBN | 9780455232799 | |
| Price | $39.00 | |
| Summary | A mini law text for students and others wanting an outline of the principles of contract law and key cases. | |
| Note | Useful for students. |
Criminal laws: materials and commentary on criminal law and process of New South Wales. 6th ed
| Author | Brown, David et al |  |
| Publisher | Federation Press | |
| Date | 2015 | |
| ISBN | 9781862879843 | |
| Price | $155.00 | |
| Summary | A criminal law textbook which covers criminalisation, the criminal process, components of criminal offences, defences, assault and sexual assault, public order offences, drugs offences, dishonest acquisition, complicity, conspiracy and association, and sentencing. Includes extracts from cases and other legal resources. Highly recommended for students. | |
| Note | Useful for HSC Legal Studies: Crime |
Elder law in Australia. 2nd ed
| Author | Lewis, Rodney |  |
| Publisher | LexisNexis Butterworths | |
| Date | 2011 | |
| ISBN | 9780409324723 | |
| Price | $175.00 | |
| Summary | Written in plain language, this book deals with a number of topics unique to the elderly including mistreatment in aged care, elder abuse, discrimination, capacity to execute legal documents, and challenges to wills and estates. |
Health law in Australia. 3rd ed
| Author | White, Ben; McDonald, Fiona and Willmott, Lindy |  |
| Publisher | Thomson Reuters | |
| Date | 2018 | |
| ISBN | 9780455238753 | |
| Price | $155.00 | |
| Summary | Covers a wide range of topics including medical ethics, negligence, consent to medical treatment, confidentiality, privacy and medical research. |
Human rights: treaties, statutes and cases
| Author | Flynn, Martin et al |  |
| Publisher | LexisNexis Butterworths | |
| Date | 2011 | |
| ISBN | 9780409327830 | |
| Price | $114.00 | |
| Summary | A comprehensive collection of international and Australian human rights materials. | |
| Note | Useful for HSC Legal Studies: Human Rights, and World Order |
Indigenous legal issues: commentary and materials. 4th ed
| Author | McRae, Heather and Nettheim, Garth |  |
| Publisher | Thomson Reuters | |
| Date | 2009 | |
| ISBN | 9780455225722 | |
| Price | $163.00 | |
| Note | New edition due in 2020 | |
| Summary | Gives an excellent overview of indigenous legal issues, considering subjects such as indigenous governance, land rights, native title, racial discrimination, and child welfare. It also discusses recent developments including the abolition of ATSIC, the NT intervention, and the apology to the stolen generations | |
| Note | Useful for HSC Legal Studies: Indigenous Peoples, and Human Rights |
International law. 2nd ed
| Author | Clarke, Ben and Maogoto, Jackson |  |
| Publisher | Thomson Reuters | |
| Date | 2009 | |
| ISBN | 9780455225630 | |
| Price | $39.00 | |
| Summary | An introduction to the key principles of public international law. | |
| Note | Useful for students |
International law of human rights. 2nd ed
| Author | McBeth, Adam; Nolan, Justine and Rice, Simon |  |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press | |
| Date | 2017 | |
| ISBN | 9780190304249 | |
| Price | $117.95 | |
| Summary | Topics discussed include state sovereignty, sexual orientation and gender identity rights, environmental rights, armed conflict, and terrorism . | |
| Note | Useful for students |
The law of succession in New South Wales. 4th ed
| Author | Certoma, G.L. |  |
| Publisher | Thomson Reuters | |
| Date | 2010 | |
| ISBN | 9780455227207 | |
| Price | $154.00 | |
| Summary | A thorough discussion of succession law, covering intestacy, wills, family provision, and the estate. | |
| Note | Useful for those wanting more detailed information about wills and family provision. |
Mabo, Wik & native title. 4th ed
| Author | Butt, Peter , Eagleson, Robert and Lane, Patricia |  |
| Publisher | Federation Press | |
| Date | 2001 | |
| ISBN | 1862873860 | |
| Price | Out of print | |
| Summary | A guide to the Mabo and Wik High Court decisions, the government's response to Wik, the operation of the amended Native Title Act, Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) and important issues about the precise nature of native title which are still being resolved in the courts. | |
| Note | Useful for HSC Legal Studies: Indigenous Peoples, and Human Rights |
Sports law. 3rd ed
| Author | Thorpe, David et al |  |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press | |
| Date | 2018 | |
| ISBN | 9780190309855 | |
| Price | $122.95 | |
| Summary | Provides an overview of the law that governs sporting activities in Australia. It covers areas including tort, criminal liability, contract, intellectual property, marketing, trade, and competition and highlights key issues such as concussion, gambling, governance, and doping. |
Tourism and hospitality law in Australia
| Author | Hanna, Jennifer and Kairouz, Loranes |  |
| Publisher | Thomson Reuters | |
| Date | 2018 | |
| ISBN | 9780455237107 | |
| Price | $118.00 | |
| Summary | An easy to understand guide to the major laws applicable to the tourism and hospitality industry. Topics covered include consumer claims, negligence, contract law, consumer protection, and a discussion of the laws applying to service providers including travel intermediaries, carriers, accommodation and food and beverage providers, attractions and recreational services. | |
| Note | Useful for students |
Understanding law: an introduction to Australia's legal system. 8th ed
| Author | Chisholm, Richard and Nettheim, Garth |  |
| Publisher | LexisNexis Butterworths | |
| Date | 2011 | |
| ISBN | 9780409328448 | |
| Price | $72.00 | |
| Summary | A useful starting point for anyone who wants to know more about the law. Includes chapters on indigenous law, English law, Australian law, case law and legislation, lawyers, courts, due process of law, access to justice, and law and morality. | |
| Note | Useful for students |
Note: Prices are correct at the date of publication of this list. Please check with the publishers for all current pricing.