Publisher's Synopsis
<p> <b>The Regulatory State</b> provides an introduction to federal administrative agencies, statutes, and regulations. The book is designed for a dedicated first-year course, but is suitable for upper level courses. Carefully- selected primary source materials expose law students to a broad range of legal sources, and enable professors to teach through concrete applications, in a way comparable to the “case method.” Logically organized, accessible, and up-to-date, <b>The Regulatory State</b> not only provides excellent coverage of traditional topics such as legislation and statutory interpretation, but also focuses on how agencies make decisions and how political forces shape those decisions. </p> <p> <b>A fresh and lively approach to a complex legal area, The Regulatory State features:</b> </p> <ul> <li> <b>a logical and informative organization of chapters</b> that progresses from the common law as a regulatory regime, the introduction of legislation, to the dynamics statutory of implementation by courts and agencies </li> <li> <b>a central example throughout the book</b>—motor vehicle safety—that offers a familiar point of entry and enables professors to trace a single problem from beginning to end, helping to tie together various regulatory concepts </li> <li> <b>primary materials</b> drawn from actual statutes, regulations, executive order, and other documents, alongside judicial decisions </li> <li> <b>the distinguished authors’ approach</b> that highlights the tools and analyses that agencies, courts, and lawyers use </li> <li> <b>selected materials from the best legal and political science work</b> explaining the behavior of Congress, agencies, and courts </li> <li> <b>contemporary and engaging excerpts</b> from news articles, internet postings, and other media </li> <li> <b>an electronic version of the book</b>, included, that allows users to select their preferred content format </li> </ul> <p> A comprehensive <b>Teacher’s Manual</b> includes detailed lesson plans, and the dedicated <b>authors’ website</b> presents updates to support both teaching and classroom discussion. For great teaching support and a vibrant approach to teaching regulatory theory and practice, examine or request your complimentary copy today. </p> <p> </p> <p> *Teacher's Manuals are a professional courtesy offered to professors only. For more information or to request a copy, please contact Aspen Publishers at 800-950-5259 or legaledu@wolterskluwer.com. </p>
