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Which year did Kelsen rewrite his book,'Pure Theory of Law'?

  • 1934

  • 1960

  • 1952

  • 1970

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In 1960, Hans Kelsen substantially revised his magnum opus,'Pure Theory of Law,' first published in 1934. This second edition reflected Kelsen's ongoing intellectual development and addressed criticisms leveled against the original work. Notably, Kelsen introduced the concept of the "basic norm" as the foundation of the legal system, further solidifying his theory's coherence and rigor.
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