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David Law

Preface

David S. Law
Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing
Date
2026-2
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David S. Law, Preface, in Federalism in a Turbulent Era, Edward Elgar Publishing (2026).
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David S. Law
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Center for International & Comparative Law
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