For undergraduate and graduate courses in administrative law, and as a secondary text in graduate administrative policy, regulatory, and public management courses where law is taught. This comprehensive, up-to-date text covers the constitutional and procedural dimensions of governmental agencies, including delegation, rulemaking, adjudications, investigations, freedom of information, liabilities of governments and their employees, judicial review, and other considerations, including fairness. Written to challenge students without overwhelming them, this flexible text can be adapted for widely diverse settings. This edition reflects recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions concerning preemption, official and sovereign immunity, Bivens actions, standing, and the commerce clause; adds the timely F.C.C.

v. Fox case to illuminate the "arbitrary and capricious" standard for agency rulemaking; and discusses the ongoing constitutional challenges to healthcare reform. Hallmark Features Examination of administrative law in the context of accountability and the prevention of abuse -with thorough coverage of both constitutional and procedural dimensions, including issues of fairness Provides a single source with the broad and deep coverage students need Focus on critical thinking and case analysis -including carefully-crafted case excerpts that balance a focus on core issues and facts with an understanding of the complexity of real-world cases Helps students master the techniques of case analysis as they gain insight into the issues and controversies associated with administrative law Links concepts to the real world, adding practical dimensions to the subject Practical coverage of administrative agencies -providing essential context about the laws that govern them Helps students connect the behavior of government agencies with the legal framework they operate within Clear learning objectives -at the beginning of every chapter Helps students learn more effectively by telling them in advance what they need to learn Relevant web "lawlinks" -designed to help students continue learning Gives students access to reliable web resources for further exploration End-of-chapter review questions -designed to reinforce content and deepen understanding Helps students check and confirm their knowledge Critical Thinking and Application Problems -at the end of chapter Helps students move from content knowledge to higher order thinking Thorough coverage of key issues -including federal ethics, federalism, and governmental liabilities Explains the field's contemporary issues, preparing students to operate in diverse roles Written for easy understanding -challenging students without overwhelming them Consistently clear and accessible, without oversimplifying or patronizing the reader Definitions of legal terms -appearing in margins next to first usage Ensures that terminology is never an obstacle to understanding.