Republican Legal Theory: The History, Constitution and Purposes of Law in a Free State

by M. Sellers

Overview

Republican legal theory developed out of the jurisprudential and constitutional legacy of the Roman res publica as interpreted over two millennia in Europe and North America. In this book - the most comprehensive study of republican legal ideas to date - 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781403915757
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	09/08/2003
Edition description:	2003
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

M.N.S. Sellers is Professor of Law and Director, Center for International Law, at the University of Baltimore.

Table of 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