Legality and Legitimacy
David Dyzenhaus
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Legality and Legitimacy
Published
October 30, 1999
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Pages
298
ISBN-13
9780198298465
ISBN-10
0198298463
Description
This text investigates one of the oldest questions of legal philosophy - the relationship between law and legitimacy. It analyses the legal theories of three public lawyers of the Weimar era, Carl Schmitt, Hans Kelsen, and Hermann Heller.
Subjects
Citizenship and the legitimacy of governance
Citizenship and the legitimacy of governance
Citizenship and the legitimacy of governance
The legitimacy of governments in plural societies
Understanding politics
Good and Bad Power
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This edition of Legality and Legitimacy has approximately 298 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Legality and Legitimacy typically takes between 6h 13m and 4h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 74,500 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Legality and Legitimacy?
Legality and Legitimacy was written by David Dyzenhaus.
When was Legality and Legitimacy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 30, 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.