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Published by Pearson (June 11, 2025) © 2025
Understand the social issues impacting modern family law with this bestselling text
Family Law, 9th Edition,by Jonathan Herring, is the best-selling textbook loved by students and lecturers alike. With a clear and logical structure, this book offers you exceptional coverage of the essential principles of family law. The text guides you through the theories, debates, and political and ethical dilemmas surrounding the subject, ensuring you have the knowledge required to critique existing law and evaluate reform options.
The 9th edition has been fully updated with all significant legal developments in family law, including:
About the Author
Jonathan Herring is Professor of Law at Exeter College, Oxford.
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