Contract Law in America: A Social and Economic Case Study

A classic exploration of the social and economic realities of trade law, told through case studies and rich historical analysis. Comparing contract cases and legislation over three discrete historical periods, Lawrence Friedman shows that social context matters, that commercial law is more flexible and adaptive than traditional doctrinal studies would suggest, and that the framing of contract law can use a fresh re-examination in light of the historical realities he exposes.

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