Property
Property: Principles, Values, and Tradeoffs - Michael Pappas
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Property: Principles, Values, and Tradeoffs Michael Pappas ISBN 9781640207233
Property: Principles, Values, and Tradeoffs introduces the core doctrines of American property law in a way that is both intellectually rigorous and accessible to first-year law students. The book situates traditional property rules within a broader framework, presenting property law as a response to fundamental questions of social organization—who should control resources and how those decisions should be made. Through this lens, students gain a coherent understanding of how legal answers to these questions shape modern notions of ownership and give rise to the body of property law.
By thoughtfully integrating case law, statutes, and editorial commentary, the text highlights the recurring values that underlie American property doctrines. These include individual autonomy, social welfare, stability and adaptability, predictability, labor theory, distributive justice, market efficiency, natural law, and more. Exploring how these values influence different doctrines helps students understand not only what the law is, but also why it has developed in its current form.
The book also offers a robust set of modern learning and teaching tools. Students benefit from additional multiple-choice and essay questions that allow them to assess their understanding throughout the course. Professors are supported with teaching aids such as sample syllabi, in-class presentation materials, and supplemental current-events articles, all updated in real time to ensure adopters have access to the most current and effective classroom resources.
Property: Principles, Values, and Tradeoffs Peter M. Gerhart ISBN 9781640207233, 978-1640207233 & 9781684676385
Author(s
Peter M. Gerhart
Sally Brown Richardson
Michael Pappas
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- ISBN
- 9781640207233
- Publisher
- West Academic
- Publication Date
- May 2025
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