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Republican legal theory The history, constitution and purposes of law in a free state /

In this book Professor Sellers traces the development of republican legal theory. Explaining the importance of popular sovereignty, the rule of law, the separation of powers and other essential republican legal characteristics, he argues that these republican institutions have introduced a new era o...

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Main Authors: Sellers, M. N. S., Mortimer N. S
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Constitutional history
Republicanism
Jurisprudence & philosophy of law
Systems of law
History: specific events & topics
Law
Constitutional history > Republics > Republicanism
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230513402
Summary: In this book Professor Sellers traces the development of republican legal theory. Explaining the importance of popular sovereignty, the rule of law, the separation of powers and other essential republican legal characteristics, he argues that these republican institutions have introduced a new era of justice into politics.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9781403915757, 2003.
Carrier Form: 216 p.
ISBN: 9781403915757
9780230513402 :
0230513409 :
CLC: D971.21
Contents: Preface Introduction The Origins of Republican Legal Theory Republican Influences on the French and American Revolutions Republican Legal Systems Republican Impartiality Republican Authority The Actual Validity of Law Ideals of Public Discourse Group Rights and Democracy Republicanism, Liberalism and the Law Basic Elements of Legislative Structure History, Liberty and Comparative Law Legal Historians and Social Change Republican Government in the United States of America Republican Principles in International Law Conclusion Bibliography.

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