Throughout his life, Benjamin Banneker was known and admired for his work in science, mathematics, and astronomy, just to name a few pursuits. But even when he was born in Maryland in 1731, he was already an extraordinary person for that time period. He was born free at a time in America when most African Americans were slaves. Though he only briefly attended school and was largely self-taught, at a young age Benjamin displayed a keen aptitude for mathematics and science. Inspired by a pocket watch he had seen, at the age of 22 he built a strike clock based on his own drawings and using a...

This book examines the principles of administrative law, as well as practice and procedure in the Administrative Court, from a distinctly Welsh perspective. David Gardner gives a historical analysis of the development of Welsh public law and the judicial system in Wales, and includes advice on conducting litigation in the Administrative Court. The book includes an exploration of the jurisdiction and powers of the Welsh institutions such as the National Assembly, the Welsh Government, local authorities, and other public bodies. Administrative Law and The Administrative Court in Wales...