The rise and fall of freedom of contract 1979 is a legal historical text on the changes in the concept of freedom of contract by english professor patrick atiyah it was published by the oxford university press and a paperback edition was released in 1985. Up to 90 off textbooks at amazon canada plus free two day shipping for six months when you sign up for amazon prime for students. The impact of freedom of contract in the 19th century extended far beyond the legal arena as an economic slogan and an ethical attitude atiyah traces the development and subsequent decline of the freedom of contract depicting its effects on the laws development and the foundation of contractual obligations as well as its broader implications for 19th century english life. Atiyah traces the development and subsequent decline of the freedom of contract depicting its effects on the laws development and the foundation of contractual obligations as well as its broader implications for 19th century english life