John C.P. Goldberg & Benjamin C. Zipursky 
Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law [PDF ebook] 
Torts

Torts–personal injury law–is a fundamental yet controversial part of our legal system. The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Torts provides a clear and comprehensive account of what tort law is, how it works, what it stands to accomplish, and why it is now much-disputed. Goldberg and Zipursky–two of the world’s most prominent tort scholars–carefully analyze leading judicial decisions and prominent tort-related legislation, and place each event into its proper context. Topics covered include products liability, negligence, medical malpractice, intentional torts, defamation and privacy torts, punitive damages, and tort reform.