Herbert Wechsler
Herbert Wechsler · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Constitutional scholar; author of 'Toward Neutral Principles' and chief reporter of the Model Penal Code
1909, New York City, United States — 2000, New York City, United States
United States
Herbert Wechsler is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Constitutional scholar; author of 'Toward Neutral Principles' and chief reporter of the Model Penal Code
Wechsler was a leading American constitutional scholar at Columbia Law School, author of the influential essay 'Toward Neutral Principles of Constitutional Law' and chief reporter of the American Law Institute's Model Penal Code, which reshaped criminal law across the United States. He was Jewish, born in New York City.
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Constitutional scholar; author of 'Toward Neutral Principles' and chief reporter of the Model Penal Code
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