Not only do these norms often clash, but they are themselves frequently internally inconsistent. It is no wonder that I am sympathetic to Waddams' thesis and see the deep value in a realistic description of the terrain of private law One of the many impressive things about Dimensions of Private Law is its scope and its ariety of insights. In the various chapters, not only does waddams illustrate how various concepts figure in decisions involving the diverse issues of private law, but he offers many other illuminating observations as well. For example, the book includes thoughtful discussions of how the factual background of cases help clarify the perceptions and reasons of judges; the disparate legal responses to contract and other wrongs; the difference between wrongdoing that is blameworthy and wrongdoing that entitles the victim to compensation; and how equity blurs the distinction between obligation and property through vehicles such as trusts Of course, in a book of the breadth of Dimensions of private Law, it would be unusual if a reader agreed with all of Waddams'assertions. For example, he appears to lump promissory estoppel with other forms of estoppel in his claim that estoppel is dependent on other concepts Robert A Hillman, The Richness of Contract Law 268(1997)(hereinafter Hillman, Richness) n Dimensions of Private Law at 38 For example, breaching parties generally cannot be enjoined or forced to return their ill otten gains 13d.at1063 Not only do these norms often clash, but they are themselves frequently internally inconsistent.”10 It is no wonder that I am sympathetic to Waddams’ thesis and see the deep value in a realistic description of the terrain of private law. One of the many impressive things about Dimensions of Private Law is its scope and its variety of insights. In the various chapters, not only does Waddams illustrate how various concepts figure in decisions involving the diverse issues of private law, but he offers many other illuminating observations as well. For example, the book includes thoughtful discussions of how the factual background of cases help clarify the perceptions and reasons of judges;11 the disparate legal responses to contract and other wrongs;12 the difference between wrongdoing that is blameworthy and wrongdoing that entitles the victim to compensation;13 and how equity blurs the distinction between obligation and property through vehicles such as trusts.14 Of course, in a book of the breadth of Dimensions of Private Law, it would be unusual if a reader agreed with all of Waddams’ assertions. For example, he appears to lump promissory estoppel with other forms of estoppel in his claim that estoppel is dependent on other concepts 10 Robert A. Hillman, The Richness of Contract Law 268 (1997) (hereinafter Hillman, Richness). 11 Dimensions of Private Law at 38. 12 For example, breaching parties generally cannot be enjoined or forced to return their ill-gotten gains. See id. at 143. 13 Id. at 106. 14 Id. at 186