An introduction to law and regulation : text and materials /

In recent years regulation has emerged as one of the most distinct and important fields of study in the social sciences, both for policy-makers and for scholars who require a theoretical framework that can be applied to any social sector. This timely textbook provides an accessible and critical introduction to the subject, mapping the framework of the law in regulation. Morgan and Yeung set out a diverse and stimulating selection of materials and give them context with a comprehensive and critical commentary. The title, by adopting an interdisciplinary approach, emphasises the role of the law in the broader social and political landscape, aiding understanding and making it an invaluable tool for the student coming to the law of regulation for the first time. This clearly structured, academically rigorous title, with a contextualized perspective is essential reading for all students of the subject.Includes bibliographical references and index.Theories of regulation -- Regulatory instruments and techniques -- Regulatory enforcement and compliance -- Regulatory accountability and legitimacy -- Regulation above and beyond the state.In recent years regulation has emerged as one of the most distinct and important fields of study in the social sciences, both for policy-makers and for scholars who require a theoretical framework that can be applied to any social sector. This timely textbook provides an accessible and critical introduction to the subject, mapping the framework of the law in regulation. Morgan and Yeung set out a diverse and stimulating selection of materials and give them context with a comprehensive and critical commentary. The title, by adopting an interdisciplinary approach, emphasises the role of the law in the broader social and political landscape, aiding understanding and making it an invaluable tool for the student coming to the law of regulation for the first time. This clearly structured, academically rigorous title, with a contextualized perspective is essential reading for all students of the subject