This reader continues its track record of success by combining fascinating and essential readings and materials pertaining to property law with author commentary. Traits the authors continue to build upon: - essays and articles articulate important points related to the major issues in property law- essays that are accompanied by introductory text, notes, and questions to deepen students' understanding of the ideas contained in the essays- a well-known and respected author teamFeatures of the Third Edition: - Heller/Eisenberg's article regarding anti-commons and the over-patenting of the human genome- Pipes' article on how the lack of private property contributed to the decline of the Soviet Union- Desoto's article on titling in developing nations