French Administrative Law (19th Edition)

Author: Liao Kunming, Zhou Jie
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: This manual elaborates on general administrative law. It provides a concise overview of the historical evolution of French administration and administrative law since the French Revolution, making it a must-read for beginners in the field of administrative law and its study. Part of the book discusses unilateral administrative regulations and contracts, narrating the functions and legitimacy principles of administrative power. The second part examines administrative organization, including the principles of administrative organization (centralization—decentralization), issues arising from the administrative system, and descriptions of national administrative bodies and local administrative bodies. The third part analyzes administrative activities (administrative governance, public services) and their consequences, namely administrative responsibility. Administrative litigation (administrative justice and its powers, actions) is the content of the fourth part of the book. This book is highly suitable for law students and candidates preparing for competitive examinations in administrative institutions. It is also beneficial for those who wish to understand the basics of administrative law. The author of this book, Gustave Pezeril, is an honorary professor at the University of Pierre Mendes-France (University of Grenoble II).