Light On The Law: A Reference Book On The Act To Regulate Commerce (1887)

By United States Railway Age Company and Railway Age Company

Book Overview

Light On The Law: A Reference Book On The Act To Regulate Commerce (1887) is a comprehensive reference guide published by The Railway Age Publishing Company. This book provides a detailed analysis of the Act to Regulate Commerce, which was passed by the United States Congress in 1887. The Act sought to regulate the railroad industry by prohibiting unfair practices, such as price discrimination and rebates, and by establishing the Interstate Commerce Commission to oversee compliance. The book contains a detailed explanation of the Act, including its history, purpose, and provisions. It also includes a discussion of the legal precedents that influenced the Act's development, as well as a detailed analysis of the Act's impact on the railroad industry and the broader economy. Light On The Law is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the railroad industry and the development of government regulation in the United States. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Act to Regulate Commerce and its impact on the railroad industry, as well as a detailed analysis of the legal and economic issues involved. Whether you are a historian, a legal scholar, or simply interested in the history of government regulation, this book is an essential resource.Comprising The Interstate Commerce Law, As Enacted, The Original Reagan And Cullom Bills, Debates In Congress On Railway Regulation, Interpretations Of The Law By Railway Officials And Associations, Organization And Official Action Of The Interstate Commerce Commission, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164879707
• ISBN13: 9781164879701
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"