Includes index.

General principles underlying insolvency law -- Creditors' collection rights -- A brief history of bankruptcy -- Parties and other participants in bankruptcy cases -- Bankruptcy procedure, jurisdiction, and venue -- Commencement of the case --Property of the estate -- The automatic stay -- Operating the debtor -- Claims and interests -- Executory contracts and unexpired leases -- Preserving assets : exemptions, reaffirmation, and redemption -- Discharge -- General avoiding powers; limitations on avoiding powers -- Preferences -- Fraudulent transfers -- Liquidation under Chapter 7 -- Rehabilitation of individuals with regular income -- Organization under Chapter 11 -- Family farmer and family fishermen -- Role of professionals in bankruptcy proceedings -- International bankruptcy -- Special uses of bankruptcy.