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Pure Theory Of Law
Pure Theory Of Law
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Kelsen, Hans. Pure Theory of Law. Translation from the Second German Edition by Max Knight. University of California Press, 1967. x, 356pp. Reprinted 2002 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN 1-58477-206-9. Cloth. $95. The second revised and enlarged edition, being a completely revised version of the first edition which was published in 1934. Kelsen [1881-1973], was the author of more than forty works on law and legal philosophy, and is best known for this title and General Theory of Law and State. He was also the author of the Austrian Democratic Constitution, which was published in 1920, abolished during the Nazi regime, restored in 1945, and in force today. Walker calls Kelsen "possibly the most influential jurisprudent of the twentieth century." Walker, Oxford Companion to Law 699.
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ISBN13: 9780520036925
ISBN10: 0520036921
Language: English
Publisher: Univ
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Publication Year: 1978
Format: Hardcover
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Philosophical exploration of law's fundamental nature.
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Who is this book for?
If you're interested in understanding law beyond rules and regulations, Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law is a profound read. It offers a unique perspective on law as a hierarchical, normative system that helps clarify legal concepts and structures. Many consider it essential for anyone serious about legal philosophy or theory.