General Theory of Law and State - 9781138524200

Taylor & Francis

Widely regarded as the most important legal theorist of the twentieth century, the author is best known for his formulation of the \""pure theory of law\"" - within which the study of international law was his special field of work. Divided into two parts, this volume, allows him to adjust his theory to American circumstances after World War II. > Widely regarded as the most important legal theorist of the twentieth century, Hans Kelsen is best known for his formulation of the \""pure theory of law\"", - within which the study of international law was his special field of work. The present volume, \""General Theory of Law and State\"", first published in 1945, allowed Kelsen to adjust his pure theory of law to American circumstances after World War II. It also afforded him the opportunity to present to English-speaking readers his latest ideas on the supremacy of international law. The volume is divided into two parts: the first devoted to law, the second to the state. Together these tow