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Harrington and Carter know that bureaucratic government is no cure for the shortcomings of free enterprise, yet understand that government oversight and regulation is crucial to keeping power within democratic boundaries. For students who will soon embark on jobs in government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations, this proven casebook will help lay a foundation of knowledge for effective decision making and critical evaluation of ethics in the rule of law. At its heart, the book aims to alert students to the tremendous scope and power of administrative government and to how the legal system shapes administrative procedure and practice.Now in its fourth edition, Administrative Law and Politics continues to balance case excerpts and commentary, and has been thoroughly updated to account for recent developments, such as: the centralization of executive powers the impact of privatization on administrative accountability the publics interest when government services and provisions are outsourced the expansion of investigatory powers under FISA and the legal challenge brought by the ACLU the range of legal procedures that are commonly found in administrative practices, such as university sexual harassment procedures the conflicts of interest when policy regarding future administrative rules is not open and transparent, as in the case of Cheney v. District Court for the District of ColumbiaNew cases include Kelo v. City of New London, FDA v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp., United States v. Mead Corporation, Dow Chemical Company v. United States, and Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency. Updated endofchapter exercises and questions encourage students to consider the majority and dissenting opinions in recent and highly controversial cases such as Hamdi v. Rumsfeld and Gratz v. Bollinger.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Administrative Law and Politics: Cases and Comments'? A: The book focuses on the relationship between administrative law and political processes, emphasizing the importance of government oversight and regulation in a democratic context.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Christine B. Harrington and Carter, who aim to provide foundational knowledge for students entering government and related fields.
- Q: What topics are covered in the fourth edition of this book? A: The fourth edition covers recent developments in administrative law, including executive power centralization, privatization impacts, and significant legal cases.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 552 pages, providing comprehensive coverage of administrative law topics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, it is designed for students in government, private sector, or non-governmental organizations, offering case studies and commentary to aid understanding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Administrative Law and Politics' published? A: The book was published on December 12, 2008.
- Q: What are some key legal cases discussed in this edition? A: Key cases include Kelo v. City of New London, FDA v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp., and Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency.
- Q: Are there any exercises included for students? A: Yes, the book features updated end-of-chapter exercises and questions to encourage critical thinking about legal opinions.