Books

Breaking the Backcountry
The Seven Years' War in Virginia and Pennsylvania 1754-1765
Pittsburgh University Press Office
ISBN 0-8229-4214-3

Even as the 250th anniversary of its outbreak approaches, the Seven Years' War (otherwise known as the French and Indian War) is still not wholly understood. Matthew C Ward tells the compelling story of the war from the point of view of the backcountry communities of Virginia and Pennsylvania, where the war actually began and whose people felt the devastating effects most keenly.

Matthew C Ward is a lecturer in the Department of History.

Scottish Legal System (3rd ed)
Lexis Nexis UK
ISBN 0 406 95962 5

White and Willock's Scottish Legal System incorporates developments such as the embedding of most of the European Convention on Human Rights in UK law, and devolution and the creation of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Executive.

The book covers how Scots law can be seen as an emanation of the Scottish experience, what the effect of European Community law is in Scotland, the powers of the Scottish Parliament, how judges make law and much more.

Robin White is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Law, and Ian Willock is Emeritus Professor.

Conveyancing Manual - 7th edition
Lexis Nexis Butterworths
ISBN 0-406-95963-3

One of the essential reads for law students across Scotland and for conveyancing solicitors. This edition has been edited by David Brand - Senior Lecturer and Director of the Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Dundee - along with Andrew Steven of Edinburgh University and Scott Wortley of Strathclyde University.

The book was recently launched at a reception hosted by the Department of Law, which was attended by the editor of the first edition, Professor AJ McDonald, David Brand and his co-editors along with representatives of the publishers, Lexis Nexis Butterworths.

Trust me, I'm a cancer patient
Radcliffe Medical Press
ISBN 1857758773

Dr Wesley Finegan was diagnosed with cancer in 1994 whilst working as a consultant in palliative medicine. Written from a personal perspective, his book offers practical and accessible advice in helping cancer patients deal with common issues, including pain and psychological problems that can occur when suffering from cancer.

Wesley Finegan is part-time Consultant in Medical Education to the Distance Learning Centre.