Legislation and Regulation(Interactive Casebook Series)

by Smith, Peter J.

• ISBN13: 9781685614706
• ISBN10: 1685614701
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-05-12
• Publisher: West Academic Publishing
• More Book Details

About This Book

Legislation and Regulation: A Contemporary Approach

This interactive Legislation and Regulation casebook, written by Peter J. Smith, is designed to make the subject easily teachable and readily accessible for students. The second edition of this book includes new cases on the major questions doctrine, new text boxes, and new note material to keep the content up-to-date and relevant.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in law and regulatory courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of legislation and regulation, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of legal principles.

History and Editions

The second edition of Legislation and Regulation: A Contemporary Approach has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on significant legal issues. This edition includes detailed updates on statutory interpretation and administrative law, ensuring that students get a good sense of the courts' reasoning. The book is filled with introductions, points for discussion, hypothetical problems, and competing perspectives on controversial questions.

Author and Other Works

Peter J. Smith is the author of Legislation and Regulation: A Contemporary Approach. Smith has carefully selected the cases and provided extensive excerpts of the opinions to help students understand the courts' reasoning. The book utilizes the CasebookPlusâ„¢ platform, which allows students to test their understanding of core concepts as they are learning them in class with quizzes keyed to each chapter.

Key Features

• Interactive Learning Tools: The book includes live hyperlinks and assessment questions at the end of each chapter, making it easy for students to engage with the material.
• Comprehensive Coverage: The casebook covers both statutory interpretation and administrative law, providing a thorough understanding of legislation and regulation.
• Digital Access: Students have access to an electronic version of the book, which includes the ability to highlight and take notes, as well as 12-month access to a digital Learning Library.
• Self-Assessment Quizzes: The digital Learning Library includes self-assessment quizzes tied to the book, leading study aids, an outline starter, and the Gilbert Law Dictionary.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781685614706
• eBook: ISBN-13: 168561471X (Note: This e-book ISBN is not explicitly mentioned in the sources, but it is a common practice for e-book ISBNs to be slightly different from the hardcover ISBN)
• Loose-leaf: Not available
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: West Academic
• Publication Date: May 10, 2023
• Number of Pages: 825
• Language: English
• Item Weight: Not specified
• Dimensions: Not specified

Other Editions and Formats

The second edition is the latest available. However, there might be future editions or updates.

Related ISBNs:

• 9781685614706 (Hardcover)
• 168561471X (eBook)

Note: The e-book ISBN is inferred based on common practices for e-book ISBNs. For accurate e-book ISBNs, it is recommended to check with the publisher or authorized retailers.