Series: Understanding
Paperback: 556 pages
Publisher: LEXISNEXIS; Sixth edition (August 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1422498654
ISBN-13: 978-1422498651
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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I procrastinated this semester and was overwhelmed with the amount of reading that I needed to accomplish. My professor had recommended this book as a supplement to our text book. Our final was open book and open note. This book was not helpful in that situation at all. The index is weak, and the chapters are not organized well, and it does not do a good job of explaining concepts. I was not able to use it as a helpful tool during the final.Although I had the best of intentions, I did not try to read it in advance of the final. I had a seminar paper due the same day which ended up taking priority. I want not invest in purchasing this book if there is not time to properly read it from cover to cover.This book may be okay as a supplement - but it is not designed to help someone cram for last minute preparation. If you are looking for a last minute study aid I would look somewhere else.I am reviewingUnderstanding Administrative Law in an effort to help other customers by relaying my experience with the product and providing any insight I garnered. I cannot stress enough that I use reviews and should have listened better. I would really appreciate that if you found my review helpful, that you would please indicate so below by clicking the YES button below.
Many of the cites are wrong or misplaced- it appears that it was rushed and not double checked. I did not find it helpful and I usually pick up an Understanding for every class I take.
I found this book to be pretty thourough on the concepts of administrative law and well organized. Some of the cited cases were rather obscure, but in sum this book hit all the main points of Admin. Law.
Fox has written a superb introduction to administrative law and process. He illuminates complex concepts and processes, moving adroitly from an sound overview in Chapter 1 to systematic, well-organized depth chapters. Fox is attentive to the practice of Admin law and not merely the theory or precedents; it's a major distinguishing strength from alternative options. As a teacher in the field, it's the supplement I most often recommend to law students. (No, I don't know Fox but thank him here for this useful book that I have recommended beginning with the 3rd edition.)
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