Reliably updated by Ian Smith and Aaron Baker‎,‎ this popular textbook maintains its reputation for balancing authority with accessibility‎.‎ Providing comprehensive coverage of all the key employment law topics the 12th edition continues to offer unrivalled support for undergraduate and postgraduate students alike‎.‎ Smith & Wood‎'‎s Employment Law draws on the extensive teaching and practical experience of its authors to provide students with a clear explanation of essential legislation and case detail while also offering incisive academic commentary and critical detail to help with essay preparation and class work‎.‎ Throughout the book topics are carefully explained in their social and historical context‎,‎ providing readers with an insight into the fast‎-paced development of employment law and offering perceptive analysis of its future direction‎.‎ This book is also accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which includes further reading suggestions