Carl Schmitt

Dictatorship

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ISBN 13:: 9780745646480
author:: Carl Schmitt
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Polity Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 15.2 x 2.8 x 22.9 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Political Science & Ideology
Condition:: New
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Carl Schmitt's Dictatorship is a seminal work that explores the concept of emergency powers in constitutional law. Written in 1922, this book examines the role of the Reichspräsident in declaring a state of emergency and its implications for democratic governance. Schmitt argues that dictatorship is a necessary legal institution, often misunderstood as arbitrary rule by a single individual. Instead, he contends that it represents a crucial safeguard against the erosion of constitutional order. This thought-provoking analysis remains remarkably relevant to contemporary debates about power, authority, and the limits of democratic institutions. A key contribution to modern theory on constitutional states, Dictatorship offers valuable insights into the complexities of governance in times of crisis.

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