A History of Government Contracting traces procurement systems dating back to the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War, including both military and civilian contracting. See how seemingly unconnected events caused chain reactions that altered the course of contracting and the history of the nation. Discover how important events in history affected the metamorphoses of the contracting business and gain insight to the systems used today.
Written by James F. Nagle, Jr., a nationally acclaimed expert in the field of government contracting, and brought to you by the experts in government contracting, The George Washington University Law School Government Contracts Program and CCH, A History of Government Contracting is an intriguing text for any history buff, particularly if involved with government procurement agencies.
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Shows how important events in history affected the metamorphoses of the contracting business and provides insight to the systems used today.
James F. Nagle, Jr. is a nationally known expert in government contracts and construction law. Mr.Nagle received his Bachelor's degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service; his J.D. from Rutgers; and his LL.M. and S.J.D. in government contracts from the National Law Center, George Washington University. He is one of only an estimated three people who have ever received this distinction.
In addition to A History of Government Contracting, Mr. Nagle has written three other books on federal contracting and written over 75 articles on related subjects for publications such as Public Contract Law Journal, Military Law Review, National Contract Management Association Journal, and Contract Management.
