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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Kelsen, Hans, 1881-1973. [ Reine Rechtslehre. English]

Introduction to the problems of legal theory: a translation of the first edition of the Reine Rechtslehre or Pure theory of law / by Hans Kelsen: translated by Bonnie Litschewski Paulson and Stanley L. Paulson; with an introduction by Stanley L. Paulson.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes. 1. Jurisprudence. 2. Law--Philosophy. I. Title. K339.K4413 1992 340'.1--dc20 91-22468 ISBN 0-19-825568-3

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