Hans Kelsen's pure theory of law : legality and legitimacy / [electronic resource]
Vinx, Lars.
Oxford : Oxford University Press,
2007.
By showing how Kelsen's theory of law works alongside his political philosophy, the book shows the Pure Theory to be part of a wider attempt to understand how political power can be legitimately exercised in pluralist societies.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [222]-227) and index.
The pure theory of law : science or political theory? -- Kelsen's principles of legality -- Kelsen's theory of democracy : reconciliation with social order -- Democratic constitutionalism : Kelsen's theory of constitutional review -- Kelsen's legal cosmopolitanism -- Conclusions - the pure theory of law and contemporary positivism.
By showing how Kelsen's theory of law works alongside his political philosophy, the book shows the Pure Theory to be part of a wider attempt to understand how political power can be legitimately exercised in pluralist societies.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Description based on print version record.
Kelsen, Hans, 1881-1973.
Law
State, The.
Rule of law.
Legal positivism.
Law
State, The
Rule of law
Legal positivism
Law, Politics & Government
Law, General & Comparative