Description: Positivism is seen as one of the most influential theoretical frameworks for understanding international law. This book investigates its origins and demonstrates how it has influenced the development of international law. It illuminates and re-assesses the work of Hans Kelsen and Lassa Oppenheim, two of the key architects of positivist thought.
Review Quotes: "Readers might perceive that the strength of this book lies in the very ample discussion on Kelsen's legal scientific positivism in all its life periods, and in the discussion on international law on that foundation." - Milos Vec, Rechtsgeschichte - Legal History