The liability century : insurance and tort law from the Progressive Era to 9/11 / Kenneth S. Abraham.
| Author/creator | Abraham, Kenneth S., 1946- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2008. |
| Description | 274 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The dawn of a new era -- The original tort reform : workers compensation -- Drivers, lawyers, and insurers : a costly combination -- The physicians' dilemma : Medical malpractice liability and the health insurance system -- Products liability, environmental liability, and the long tail -- Which came first, the liability or the insurance? -- Collateral sources, mega-liability, and the stresses of 9/11 -- Recurring themes, sobering constraints. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2007031806 |
| ISBN | 9780674027688 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 067402768X (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | KF1250 .A714 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |