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General theory of law and state, by hans kelsen, translated. As man and the state are inseparable, so are law and the state inseparable. Law is a common and yet distinct aspect of everyday life in modern societies. It is said benthams command theory was more insightful and sophisticated than austins. The general theory of law and state gtls marks a special phase in his carreer, because it symbolizes not a mere translation of his pure theory, but a true american version of it, because for the first time he confronts with the english and american legal tradition.
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