French Administrative Law and the Common-Law World

The book offers a comprehensive analysis of administrative law by comparing it with the French droit administratif, recognized as a leading Continental model. It explores critical issues of modern governance, including the distribution of power among government entities and its implications for individual freedoms and state stability. Vanderbilt's introduction emphasizes the significance of this field beyond mere administrative procedures, highlighting its relevance to contemporary governmental challenges. This is a reprint of the original edition.