This bestselling, classic textbook provides a clear and straightforward account of contract law, while also introducing current debates about the nature, scope and functions of the law and discussing wider controversies surrounding the basic doctrines. Written by one of the UK's leading experts on contract law, this book is compact yet comprehensive, well-structured, stimulating and engaging. New to this edition are `Hot topics', which flag up controversial issues for debate so that students can consider key issues and think critically about them, whilst also offering some insight from the author. This is an ideal text for all students taking undergraduate and GDL/CPE courses in contract law. It would also be useful for professionals and business students requiring an understanding in simple terms of the nature and scope of contract law.