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Many of the most important contributions to private law scholarship in the latter part ofthe 20th century go beyond pure doctrinal/ functional accounts of private law. A distinctivefeature of these contributions are that they sit between philosophical theory and legaldoctrine, or the law as applied by courts. In that sense, they are both doctrinal andtheoretical. This collection argues that these contributions deserve their ownclassification: namely New Private Law. It focuses on the impact of this New Private Lawon the analysis of private rights. Taking a two-part approach, it firstly looks at the generalnature of the New Private Law. It then considers private rights in property, tort, contract,unjust enrichment and equity. Offering insightful and innovative examination, it willappeal to scholars in all fields of private law. |