A Dictionary of Law (8th edition)

An eighth edition in about 30 years suggests a well-established (and presumably well selling) reference book, although in this case, perhaps a certain volatility in the subject matter also has a bearing. We previously reviewed the sixth edition (RR 2007/071), while the seventh edition was actually published six years ago (although reissued with updates two years ago) so a further edition is timely, reflecting “… many recent changes in the law and legal system” and “the growing importance of European law, international law and human rights law”.

The stated constituency of users of this dictionary is ambitious: legal professionals,...