{"product_id":"theory-of-class-actions-craig-jones-9781552210802","title":"Theory of Class Actions","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for the 2005 Walter Owen Book Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e In \u003ci\u003eTheory of Class Actions\u003c\/i\u003e, Craig Jones provides a complete and comprehensive defence of the use of the class action for the resolution of mass tort claims. He explodes several popular myths regarding class actions including the notions that they infringe on litigative autonomy, they *blackmail* defendants, they pay too much to lawyers, and they are only effective for numerous, low-value claims. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jones argues that legislatures', and more particularly courts', use of the device has been haphazard, unprincipled, and in large measure ineffective at realizing the principle functions of tort law--reduction of the overall costs of accidents through optimal deterrence and compensation. In response he sets out principles that might be followed by courts or legislatures in assessing the certification of proposed class actions, and in designing procedures to facilitate optimal realization of policy goals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Craig Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1552210804\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781552210802\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Irwin Law\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/03\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 262\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.04h x 6.34w x 0.62d","brand":"Craig Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49164447219967,"sku":"9781552210802","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/theory-of-class-actions-craig-jones-9781552210802","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}