Hans Kelsen's pure theory of law : legality and legitimacy /
Vinx, Lars.
Oxford : Oxford University Press,
2007.
Includes bibliographical references ( p. [222]-227) and index.
Three paradigms of legal positivism -- 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.
Kelsen, Hans, 1881-1973.
Law.
State, The.
Rule of law.
Legal positivism.