Volume IV of the Major Questions Doctrine Reading List

Abstract

This is Volume IV of the major questions doctrine (“MQD”) reading list. This version reckons with the sheer volume of the literature through restructuring and a slight change in format. Whereas previous iterations of the MQD listed everything under each topic, this version provides a narrower list of relevant items. The bottom of the page—the bibliography section—still lists everything in a loosely chronological order. This version of the reading list also sports a new categorization scheme that reflects my own editorial judgment about the MQD.

In editing a new version of this reading list, I tried to write for a few different audiences. First, I hope this reading list can help scholars keep track of the literature to fill out footnotes and even provide some structure. Second, I am increasingly coming across students who rely on the reading list for an introduction to the doctrine. These are obviously two very different audiences, but the reading list reflects my own balancing act.