Written by a leading author and lecturer with over twenty-five years experience teaching and examining contract law, this very popular and well-established textbook has been fully updated and revised for this new edition. Exploring all recent developments and case decisions in the field of contract law, it combines a meticulous examination of authorities and commentaries with a modern contextual approach. Taking into account a variety of theoretical approaches: economic, sociological and empirical, Stone examines a broad range of material. This title features content that is mapped onto common undergraduate syllabuses and course. It outlines boxed chapter introductions, highlighting the salient features under discussion with short chapter table of contents to enable easier navigation. It includes expanded further reading at the end of each chapter to guide further study and independent research. It features 'For thought' think points throughout the text where students are asked to consider 'what if' scenarios (e.g. what if a particular case had different facts). It provides a Companion Website with yearly updates and guidance to useful websites. It offers a highly accessible and flexible layout that meets the needs of a broad range of undergraduate students on contract courses. Clearly written and easy to use, this book enables undergraduate students of contract law to fully engage with the topic and gain a profound understanding of this pivotal area.