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Shakespeare was born into a new age of will, in which individual
intent had the potential to overcome dynastic expectation. The 1540
Statute of Wills had liberated testamentary disposition of land and
thus marked a turning point from hierarchical feudal tradition to
horizontal free trade. Focusing on Shakespeare's late Elizabethan
plays, Gary Watt demonstrates Shakespeare's appreciation of
testamentary tensions and his ability to exploit the inherent drama
of performing will. Drawing on years of experience delivering
rhetoric workshops for the Royal Shakespeare Company and as a
prize-winning teacher of law, Gary Watt shows that Shakespeare is
playful with legal technicality rather than obedient to it. The
author demonstrates how Shakespeare transformed lawyers' manual
book rhetoric into powerful drama through a stirring combination of
word, metre, movement and physical stage material, producing a mode
of performance that was truly testamentary in its power to engage
the witnessing public. Published on the 400th anniversary of
Shakespeare's last will and testament, this is a major contribution
to the growing interdisciplinary field of law and humanities.
This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open
Access programme and is available on www.bloomsburycollections.com.
Why are civil authorities in so-called liberal democracies
affronted by public nudity and the Islamic full-face 'veil'? Why is
law and civil order so closely associated with robes, gowns, suits,
wigs and uniforms? Why is law so concerned with the 'evident' and
the need for justice to be 'seen' to be done? Why do we dress and
obey dress codes at all? In this, the first ever study devoted to
the many deep cultural connections between dress and law, the
author addresses these questions and more. His responses flow from
the radical thesis that 'law is dress and dress is law'. Engaging
with sources from The Epic of Gilgamesh to Shakespeare, Carlyle,
Dickens and Damien Hirst, Professor Watt draws a revealing history
of dress and civil order and offers challenging conclusions about
the nature of truth and the potential for individuals to fit within
the forms of civil life.
Sir Frederick Pollock wrote that 'English-speaking lawyers ...have
specialised the name of Equity'. It is typical for legal textbooks
on the law of equity to acknowledge the diverse ways in which the
word 'equity' is used and then to focus on the legal sense of the
word to the exclusion of all others. There may be a professional
responsibility on textbook writers to do just that. If so, there is
a counterpart responsibility to read the law imaginatively and to
read what non-lawyers have said of equity with an open mind. This
book is an exploration of the meaning of equity as artists and
thinkers have portrayed it within the law and without. Watt finds
in law and literature an equity that is necessary to good life and
good law but which does not require us to subscribe to a moral or
'natural law' ideal. It is an equity that takes a principled and
practical stand against rigid formalism and unthinking routine in
law and life, and so provides timely resistance to current forces
of extremism and entitlement culture. The project is an educational
one in the true etymological sense of leading the reader out into
new territory. The book will provide the legal scholar with deep
insight into the rhetorical, literary and historical foundations of
the idea of equity in law, and it will provide the law student with
a cultural history of, and an imaginative introduction to, the
technical law of equity and trusts. Scholars and students of such
disciplines as literature, classics, history, theology, theatre and
rhetoric will discover new insights into the art of equity in the
law and beyond. Along the way, Watt offers a new theory on the
naming of Dickens' chancery case Jarndyce and Jarndyce and suggests
a new connection between Shakespeare and the origin of equity in
modern law. 'This beautiful book, deeply learned in the branch of
jurisprudence we call equity and deeply engaged with the western
literary tradition, gives new life to equity in the legal sense by
connecting it with equity in the larger sense: as it is defined
both in ordinary language and experience and by great writers,
especially Dickens and Shakespeare. Equity Stirring transforms our
sense of what equity is and can be and demonstrates in a new and
graceful way the importance of connecting law with other arts of
mind and language.' James Boyd White, author of Living Speech:
Resisting the Empire of Force 'Equity Stirring' is a fine example
of interdisciplinary legal scholarship at its best. Watt has
managed to produce a book that is fresh and innovative, and
thoroughly accessible. Deploying a range of familiar, and not so
familiar, texts from across the humanities, Watt has presented a
fascinating historical and literary commentary on the evolution of
modern ideas of justice and equity. Ian Ward, Professor of Law at
the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. "this is an important,
compendious, and thought-provoking work that should be on the
shelves of everyone interested in equity studies." Mark Fortier,
Law and Literature "there is much of interest to the legal
historian...the book's insights and erudition did engage this
rather sceptical reader, who would like to believe that equity
could achieve justice, but fears rather that it can only be as fair
as the court dispensing it." Rosemary Auchmuty, The Journal of
Legal History "With luck, Equity Stirring will stir...taxonomic
positivists from their culture of entitlement, waking them to the
possibility that law and justice do not form the perfect
quadration". Nick Piska, Social & Legal Studies "a highly
imaginative, original and refreshing foray into the legal and
ethical import of concepts too often thought to be difficult,
archaic and obscure...Watt gives us a way into the subject which is
forceful in its imaginative reach and its ethical import..." David
Gurnham, Law, Culture and the Humanities
How have legal ideas and institutions affected Western culture? And
how has the law itself been shaped by its cultural context? In a
work spanning 4,500 years, these questions are addressed by 57
experts, each contributing an authoritative study of a theme
applied to a period in history. Supported by detailed case material
and over 230 illustrations, the volumes examine trends and nuances
of the culture of law in Western societies from antiquity to the
present. Individual volume editors ensure the cohesion of the
whole, and to make it as easy as possible to use, chapter titles
are identical across each of the volumes. This gives the choice of
reading about a specific period in one of the volumes, or following
a theme across history by reading the relevant chapter in each of
the six. The six volumes cover: 1 - Antiquity (2500 BCE-500 CE); 2
- Middle Ages (500-1500); 3 - Early Modern Age (1500-1680); 4 - Age
of Enlightenment (1680-1820); 5 - Age of Reform (1820-1920); 6 -
Modern Age (1920-present). Themes (and chapter titles) are:
Justice; Constitution; Codes; Agreements; Arguments; Property and
Possession; Wrongs; and the Legal Profession. The total page extent
for the pack is approximately 1200 pages. Each volume opens with a
Series Preface, an Introduction and Notes on Contributors and
concludes with Notes, Bibliography and an Index. The Cultural
Histories Series A Cultural History of Law is part of The Cultural
Histories Series. Titles are available as hardcover sets for
libraries needing just one subject or preferring a tangible
reference for their shelves or as part of a fully-searchable
digital library. The digital product is available to institutions
by annual subscription or on perpetual access via
www.bloomsburyculturalhistory.com. Individual volumes for academics
and researchers interested in specific historical periods are also
available in print or digitally via www.bloomsburycollections.com.
Trusts & Equity continues to offer a comprehensive and
user-friendly approach, providing a concise route through what can
be a challenging area of the law. Drawing on years of experience,
Gary Watt encourages students to actively engage with the subject
and think critically about its central issues, outlining the key
perspectives with clarity and rigour. Digital formats and resources
This edition is available for students and institutions to purchase
in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. -
The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along
with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer
extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - The
online resources include: * Video lectures presented by Gary Watt,
providing an introduction to key areas of debate within the subject
* Essay questions and problem scenarios with accompanying answer
guidance, along with general guidance on answering these kinds of
questions to enable you to improve * Web links to further primary
sources and commentary to aid your understanding * Flashcard
glossary to help test your knowledge of key terms
A considered balance of depth, detail, context, and critique,
Equity & Trusts Law Directions offers the most student-friendly
guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law,
understand its practical application, and approach assessments with
confidence. * Gain a complete understanding of the topic: we won't
overload or leave your students short, just the right amount of
detail conveyed clearly * Understand the law in context: with
scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the
practical importance of the law becomes clear * Identify when and
how to evaluate the law critically: we'll introduce the key areas
of debate and give your students the confidence to question the law
* Direct and consolidate their knowledge: visually engaging
learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help
students tackle assessments with confidence * Elevate their
learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take
learning to the next level, the authors provide direction on going
further Digital formats and resources The seventh edition is
available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of
formats, and is supported by online resources. * The e-book offers
a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality
tools, navigation features * Three video lectures presented by Gary
Watt introduce key areas of debate within the subject * General
guidance on answering essay questions and problem scenarios *
Sample essay questions and problem scenarios, along with answer
guidance * Web links to further primary sources and commentary to
aid understanding * Flashcard glossary to help test knowledge of
key terms * Self-test questions per chapter with instance feedback
In a subject heavily reliant on the specifics of case law, Cases
& Materials on Equity & Trusts provides an essential
reference source for students. The tenth edition contains a diverse
range of relevant and interesting cases, statutory material,
academic writing, and official proposals for law reform. Where
appropriate, legal materials are accompanied by non-legal literary
texts with a view to making legal points more interesting and
memorable. Gary Watt continues to combine the highly-regarded,
rigorous scholarship and student-focused approach established
through previous editions in his expertly-selected choice of
materials and commentary. Utilizing key features as tools to assist
students' learning and revision, including questions, suggestions
for further reading, and notes, Gary Watt threads the broad
spectrum of equity case law together with his unique flair, making
it an engaging and insightful companion to a course in trusts.
Online Resource Centre The tenth edition is supported by an Online
Resource Centre, offering: - Suggested answers to questions in the
book - Video lectures presented by Gary Watt, introducing key areas
of debate within the subject - General guidance on answering essay
questions - General guidance on answering problem scenarios -
Flashcard glossary of key legal terms - Updates to the law
post-publication - Web links to useful websites
Shakespeare was born into a new age of will, in which individual
intent had the potential to overcome dynastic expectation. The 1540
Statute of Wills had liberated testamentary disposition of land and
thus marked a turning point from hierarchical feudal tradition to
horizontal free trade. Focusing on Shakespeare's late Elizabethan
plays, Gary Watt demonstrates Shakespeare's appreciation of
testamentary tensions and his ability to exploit the inherent drama
of performing will. Drawing on years of experience delivering
rhetoric workshops for the Royal Shakespeare Company and as a
prize-winning teacher of law, Gary Watt shows that Shakespeare is
playful with legal technicality rather than obedient to it. The
author demonstrates how Shakespeare transformed lawyers' manual
book rhetoric into powerful drama through a stirring combination of
word, metre, movement and physical stage material, producing a mode
of performance that was truly testamentary in its power to engage
the witnessing public. Published on the 400th anniversary of
Shakespeare's last will and testament, this is a major contribution
to the growing interdisciplinary field of law and humanities.
This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open
Access programme and is available on www.bloomsburycollections.com.
Why are civil authorities in so-called liberal democracies
affronted by public nudity and the Islamic full-face 'veil'? Why is
law and civil order so closely associated with robes, gowns, suits,
wigs and uniforms? Why is law so concerned with the 'evident' and
the need for justice to be 'seen' to be done? Why do we dress and
obey dress codes at all? In this, the first ever study devoted to
the many deep cultural connections between dress and law, the
author addresses these questions and more. His responses flow from
the radical thesis that 'law is dress and dress is law'. Engaging
with sources from The Epic of Gilgamesh to Shakespeare, Carlyle,
Dickens and Damien Hirst, Professor Watt draws a revealing history
of dress and civil order and offers challenging conclusions about
the nature of truth and the potential for individuals to fit within
the forms of civil life.
How to Moot is essential reading for student mooters at all levels.
Written by lecturers with many years' experience of supporting
students and judging at internal and national mooting competitions,
you can be sure that this book contains everything you need to know
about preparing for and participating in moots, plus numerous tips
to help you stand out from the crowd.
The book is written in a uniquely user-friendly style: it is
divided into 100 Q&As and structured in short, accessible
chapters, so you can find what you need quickly and easily. Chapter
summaries allow you to check you have covered the key points in
each area, and diagrams clearly set out the procedural aspects of
mooting. There are example moot problems and an entire transcript
of a moot, so you can see exactly what happens at each stage.
Online Resource Centre
An Online Resource Centre accompanies the book, providing video
clips of mooting, additional moot problems, usful web links, and
details of inter-university mooting competitions.
In July 2007, the School of Law at the University of Warwick hosted
an international conference on 'Shakespeare and the Law'. This was
a truly interdisciplinary event, which included contributions from
eminent speakers in the fields of English, history, theatre and
law. The intention was to provide a congenial forum for the
exploration, dissemination and discussion of Shakespeare's evident
fascination with and knowledge of law, and its manifestation in his
works. The papers included in this volume reflect the diverse
academic interests of participants at the conference. The eclectic
themes of the edited collection range from analyses of the juristic
content of specific plays, as in 'Consideration, Contract and the
End of The Comedy of Errors', 'Judging Isabella: Justice, Care and
Relationships in Measure for Measure', 'Law and its Subversion in
Romeo and Juliet', 'Inheritance in the Legal and Ideological Debate
of Shakespeare's King Lear' and 'The Law of Dramatic Properties in
The Merchant of Venice', to more general explorations of
Shakespearean jurisprudence, including 'Shakespeare and Specific
Performance', 'Shakespeare and the Marriage Contract', 'The Tragedy
of Law in Shakespearean Romance' and 'Punishment Theory in the
Renaissance: the Law and the Drama'.
How have legal ideas and institutions affected Western culture? And
how has the law itself been shaped by its cultural context? In a
work spanning 4,500 years, these questions are addressed by 57
experts, each contributing an authoritative study of a theme
applied to a period in history. Supported by detailed case material
and over 230 illustrations, the volumes examine trends and nuances
of the culture of law in Western societies from antiquity to the
present. Individual volume editors ensure the cohesion of the
whole, and to make it as easy as possible to use, chapter titles
are identical across each of the volumes. This gives the choice of
reading about a specific period in one of the volumes, or following
a theme across history by reading the relevant chapter in each of
the six. The six volumes cover: 1 - Antiquity (2500 BCE-500 CE); 2
- Middle Ages (500-1500); 3 - Early Modern Age (1500-1680); 4 - Age
of Enlightenment (1680-1820); 5 - Age of Reform (1820-1920); 6 -
Modern Age (1920-present). Themes (and chapter titles) are:
Justice; Constitution; Codes; Agreements; Arguments; Property and
Possession; Wrongs; and the Legal Profession. The total page extent
for the pack is approximately 1200 pages. Each volume opens with a
Series Preface, an Introduction and Notes on Contributors and
concludes with Notes, Bibliography and an Index. The Cultural
Histories Series A Cultural History of Law is part of The Cultural
Histories Series. Titles are available as hardcover sets for
libraries needing just one subject or preferring a tangible
reference for their shelves or as part of a fully-searchable
digital library. The digital product is available to institutions
by annual subscription or on perpetual access via
www.bloomsburyculturalhistory.com. Individual volumes for academics
and researchers interested in specific historical periods are also
available in print or digitally via www.bloomsburycollections.com.
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