To Run a Constitution:  The Legitimacy of the Administrative State
"Building upon the avowal that 'there is need for a normative theory of public administration that is grounded in the Constitution,' Rohr derives and delineates with meticulous regard for constitutional text and historical context the founding and development of the administrative state in word and deed. Conscientiousness, candor, and conscience pervade his incisive analyses, cogent arguments, and enticing urbane chatting with the reader in this landmark study of Constitutional legitimacy"--Victor Rosenblum, coauthor ofConstitutional Law: Political Roles of the Supreme Court"A forcefully argued point of view . . . certain to engage the field in constructive argumentation over fundamental issues ranging from constitutional foundations . . . to the current meaning and force of the public administrator's oath to uphold the Constitution."--Chester A. Newland, Editor-in-Chief,Public Administration Review"In a complex argument that combines boldness with impressive scholarship, Rohr seeks to legitimize the administrative state in history, law, and 'principles.' This is a major addition to the literature of public administration, and henceforth all who would be knowledgeable in that area will need to have an informed opinion on the positions it takes."--Dwight Waldo, author ofThe Administrative State"This is a broad, sweeping, synthesizing account that rests on a firm grasp of constitutional history and principle."--Herman Belz, coauthor ofThe American Constitution: Its Origin and Development"A very important book that should be required reading for all public administrators in the United States. . . . The scholarship is the strongest of any book published in public administration in a decade or more. It will be a classic."--David H. Rosenbloom, author ofPublic Administration and Law