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The Essence and Value of Democracy

(Hardback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Essence and Value of Democracy

Contributors:

By (Author) Hans Kelsen
Edited by Nadia Urbinati
Translated by Brian Graf
Edited by Carlo Invernizzi Accetti

ISBN:

9780742533035

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Publication Date:

22nd August 2013

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Political science and theory

Dewey:

321.8

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

116

Dimensions:

Width 152mm, Height 221mm, Spine 15mm

Weight:

259g

Description

Hans Kelsen is widely recognized as one of the most important legal theorists of the 20th century. Surprisingly, however, his political writings are not nearly as widely known as his legal theory, especially in the English-speaking world. This book fills the void between what is and isn't known about Hans Kelsen's political philosophy, and the ways that philosophy has and will continue to shape political debates inherent to democracy in the future. For the first time in English, this classic book - with an introduction by political theorist Nadia Urbinati - provides an overview of Kelsen's career and his contributions to 20th century political thought.

Author Bio

Hans Kelsen (1881-1973) was a jurist and legal philosopher. He has been regarded as one of the most important legal scholars of the 20th century.

Nadia Urbinati is a political theorist who specializes in modern and contemporary political thought and the democratic and anti-democratic traditions. She co-chaired the Columbia University Faculty Seminar on Political and Social Thought and founded and chaired the Workshop on Politics, Religion and Human Rights.

Carlo Invernizzi Accetti is political theorist, author, and expert in the study of international democracy, and democratic history.

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