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Explore the fundamental principles of political legitimacy with The Authority of the State from the Clarendon Paperbacks series. Published by Oxford University Press, this monograph examines the core nature of authority and the character of the state. The text argues that the consent of the governed serves as the only justification for authority, providing a deep investigation into how modern states claim power over their citizens. This academic work evaluates several major political frameworks, including theories of conventionalism, contractarianism, and communitarianism. It is an essential resource for those studying law, political science, and the philosophical foundations of governance. Readers will find a rigorous assessment of how state authority is established and maintained in modern society.

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Published by Oxford University Press, this Clarendon Paperback offers a scholarly look at the nature of state authority.

The text investigates the concept that only the consent of the governed can justify the power of the state.

This monograph provides a detailed evaluation of the modern state's claims to authority over its citizens.

Readers can explore and compare theories of conventionalism, contractarianism, and communitarianism within this work.

This ABIS BOOK serves as a specialized resource for the study of law and political philosophy.

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Release Date
12 July 1990
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