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1982

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

Jurisprudence

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Human Rights Within The World Legal Order: A Reply To Sohn And Mcdougal, Eric Lane Jan 1982

Human Rights Within The World Legal Order: A Reply To Sohn And Mcdougal, Eric Lane

Hofstra Law Review

Professor Sohn is the quintessential charterist. He views the world legal order, at least as it pertains to human rights, as being a centralized structure with the United Nations Charter as its base. "The Charter is the cornerstone of international jus cogens, and its provisions prevail over all other international and domestic legislative acts." According to Sohn, the Charter creates a variety of human rights norms and authorizes their implementation and enforcement through various United Nations organs: "These provisions express clearly the obligations of all members and the powers of the organization in the field of human rights. While the …


The Integrity Of Holmes' Jurisprudence, G. Edward White Jan 1982

The Integrity Of Holmes' Jurisprudence, G. Edward White

Hofstra Law Review

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Holmes A Hundred Years Ago: The Common Law And Legal Theory, Saul Touster Jan 1982

Holmes A Hundred Years Ago: The Common Law And Legal Theory, Saul Touster

Hofstra Law Review

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Holmes' Common Law As Legal And Social Science, Robert W. Gordon Jan 1982

Holmes' Common Law As Legal And Social Science, Robert W. Gordon

Hofstra Law Review

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