ABSTRACT

Emphasizing that administrative law must be understood within the context of the political system, this core text combines a descriptive systems approach with a social science focus. Author Kenneth F. Warren explains the role of administrative law in shaping, guiding, and restricting the actions of administrative agencies. Providing comprehensive coverage, he examines the field not only from state and federal angles, but also from the varying perspectives of legislators, administrators, and the public.

Substantially revised, the fifth edition features approximately one hundred new and current cases that place administrative law in the context of the Obama administration. Each chapter concludes with an edited exemplary case that highlights major themes and helps students understand important points made in the chapter. Using straightforward prose and avoiding unnecessary legal jargon, Administrative Law in the Political System, fifth edition provides students with an informed and accessible overview of a difficult subject matter.

chapter 1|34 pages

Administrative Law

An Introduction

chapter |44 pages

Rulemaking

Agencies as Legislative Bodies

chapter |56 pages

Agency Hearings

How Fair Are They?

chapter |56 pages

Administering Public Policies

Discretionary Agency Actions

chapter |50 pages

Judicial Review of Agency Behavior

chapter 10|54 pages

Suing the Government and its Administrators

chapter 11|89 pages

An Administrative Law Challenge

Balancing Societal and Individual Rights When Conducting Administrative Searches and Seizures