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OverviewThis casebook provides detailed information on federal government contracts. There are a great number of reasons for studying Government contracts. As far as this book is concerned, probably the most persuasive of these may be the light that is thrown on internal operations of the Government. This subject, which usually escapes the attention of legal scholars (and other scholars as well) deserves serious study and criticism if we are to continue to be a Government under law.Every year the federal government spends approximately $190 billion contracting for supplies, services, construction, and research and development. Those contracts cover everything from the mundane (pencils, chairs, etc.) to the nearly miraculous (stealth technology, space exploration, hydroelectric plants). That money cascades down from the government through virtually all of America’s major corporations down to the smallest subcontractors. Moreover, many state and local governments emulate these principles w Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Whelan , James NaglePublisher: West Academic Publishing Imprint: Foundation Press Edition: 3rd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 19.00cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 1.520kg ISBN: 9781599412344ISBN 10: 1599412349 Pages: 801 Publication Date: 30 April 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |