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First published 1997

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Dyzenhaus, David.

Legality and Legitimacy: Carl Schmitt, Hans Kelsen, and Hermann Heller in Weimar/ David Dyzenhaus.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

1. Rule of law. 2. Legitimacy of governments. 3. Germany--

Politics and government-- 1918-1933. I. Title.

K3171.D99 1997 97-11502

340′.11--dc21

ISBN 0-19-826062-8

ISBN 0-19-829846-3 (Pbk)

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