Legislation and Statutory Interpretation

by William N. Eskridge Jr., James J. Brudney, Josh Chafetz

Suitable for students or practitioners, this authoritative overview of the legislative process and statutory interpretation moves smoothly and understandably between the theoretical and the practical. You'll find in-depth discussion of such topics as theories of legislation and representation, electoral and legislative structures, the role of text and precedent in statutory interpretation, substantive canons, legislative history, and agency interpretations. Reap the benefits of the authors' experience, opinions, and insight and gain a working knowledge of the area.

Genres: Law

402 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Kimor · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Michael I · Rating 3 out of 5]

very helpful for connecting the theoretical underpinnings of statutory interpretation with concrete arguments

[Caleb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much better than the textbook it accompanies (mainly because it is much shorter).