Hans Kelsen's Political Realism

A totally unexpected Kelsen – Biographical. Philosophical. A light on our times. -- George Soros, Founder, Open Society Foundations, New York
Very timely. A new rendering of this iconic Austrian-American’s life and thought: Hans Kelsen on war and peace. -- Ambassador Wolfgang Petritsch, President of the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation, Vienna
Presents a new Kelsen: the progressive political realist. A major step forwards for Kelsen scholarship. -- Clemens Jabloner, former Vice-Chancellor and Justice Minister of Austria
Hans Kelsen lived through it all, and when you read his work through his life, as Robert Schuett does here, you earn a privileged insight into what was at stake in the 20th century, and why. As that 20th century drips on, you will want to pay attention to this. -- Miles Hollingworth
In this engaging account of Hans Kelsen’s life and work, Robert Schuett shows how Kelsen’s methodological individualism resolves the antinomies of form and force, law and politics, the state and human nature, pure theory and responsible realism, thus anchoring a powerful alternative to Carl Schmitt’s organic conception of rule. -- Nicholas G. Onuf, Florida International University
Robert Schuett’s account is a pioneering and fascinating insight into the political vision and commitment of one of the most important intellectual figures of the 20th century. It is a brilliant and sophisticated portrayal of Hans Kelsen as a political theorist and actor and makes a compelling case for his continued political relevance. -- Peter M.R. Stirk, Durham University
Schuett, in this accessible and exciting book, brings this grand figure out from the shadows. -- Stephen P. Turner, University of South Florida