America's blame culture : pointing fingers and shunning restitution / Terence J. Centner.

Author/creator Centner, Terence J.
Format Book
Publication InfoDurham, N.C. : Carolina Academic Press, ©2008.
Descriptionxxxix, 225 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents A culture of blame -- An overview of American tort law -- Some views of tort litigation -- Medical malpractice claims -- Care and releases -- Attitudes and social responses -- Governmental immunity -- Historical liability exceptions -- Recreational use statutes -- Exceptions for horses -- Exceptions for sport activities -- Protecting our children -- Realigning duties -- Effecting changes in our tort system -- Developing a community.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. xxvii-xxxvii) and index.
LCCN 2008011656
ISBN9781594604836 (alk. paper)
ISBN1594604835 (alk. paper)

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF 1250 .C43 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold