Teorii︠a︡ gosudarstva i prava

A. B. Vengerov

A multivolume basic course on the theory of the state and the law. Part 1, entitled "Theory of the State," is a fresh look at the theoretical underpinnings of Russian statehood. Section headings are: The theory of the state and law as a social science. The origins of the state. The origins of law. The essence of the state. The structure of the state. The functions of the state and the requisite structural organization to accomplish them. The state in the political system of society. Theoretical issues of Russian statehood. Part 2, entitled "Theory of Law," consists of two volumes. Section headings of Volume I are: The theory of law as a juridical science. The origins of law. Law in the system of social regulators. The essence and content of law. The form of law. The standard of law. The system and structure of law. Section headings of Volume II are: Legal...