In addition to a section-by-section analysis of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, this scholarly work reviews the statute's legislative history, administration, and enforcement procedures. It discusses all major cases applying and interpreting the Act. Topics range from proof requirements and defenses to private and class actions and legal and equitable remedies. Complete texts of the ADEA and pertinent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations are provided, along with a case table and index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR