Major Acts of Congress. Brian K. Landsberg, ed. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2004. 1178 pp. 3 vols.

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Title:Major Acts of Congress
Editor(s):Brian K. Landsberg
Imprint:Macmillan Reference USA
Place of Publication:New York
Publication Year:2004
No. of Volumes:3
Total Pages:1178
ISBN:978-0-02-865749-3
eISBN:978-0-02-865909-1
Format:Encyclopedia
Frequency:Monographs
Language:English
Audience: Academic
Gale Subject Headings:National legislatures and parliaments; Law; Federal and national government
LC Subject(s):Law-United States-Encyclopedias
Description:In 262 entries, this 3-vol. set examines landmark pieces of legislation, explaining the historical factors that led to the proposal of each act, looking at the adoption process and assessing each act's impact on American life. All aspects of legislation are covered, including the National Prohibition Act, the Civil Rights Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, the Freedom of Information Act and much more.
Publisher:Gale
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Copyright Statement:COPYRIGHT 2004 Macmillan Reference USA, COPYRIGHT 2006 Gale, Cengage Learning