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"Preface" [2017] ELECD 1318; in Giliker, Paula (ed), "Research Handbook on EU Tort Law" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2017) ix

Book Title: Research Handbook on EU Tort Law

Editor(s): Giliker, Paula

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

ISBN (hard cover): 9781785365713

Section Title: Preface

Number of pages: 2

Extract:

Preface


The aim of this Research Handbook is to set out the key debates
concerning European Union (EU) tort law with contributions from
leading authors in this field representing a variety of different European
jurisdictions. Its goal is to offer an authoritative reference point for
academics, students and practitioners studying or working in this field,
but which is also accessible for those approaching the subject for the first
time. European Union tort law is a particularly interesting topic owing to
its dynamism and multidimensional character. This Research Handbook
will address questions ranging from the conceptual (what do we mean by
EU tort law?) to matters arising at EU level (non-contractual liability of
the EU) and at national level (implementation of Directives, response of
the national courts to new forms of EU tort law, state liability for breach
of EU law). It will also look to the future ­ is the harmonisation of tort
law across the EU a possibility (and if so, on what basis)? Can we
identify the development of a `European' culture of tort law which
indicates that EU member states are moving towards a common concep-
tual understanding of the goals and purpose of tort law?
The 17 chapters provide a range of perspectives from common law,
mixed and civil law legal traditions, focusing on areas of current
research, but also proposing a research agenda for the future. The text
therefore fits well within the mission statement of Edward Elgar Publish-
ing to provide: `Original, specially commissioned ...