Description:
In the past three decades, Chinese legal system has undergone a substantial transformation, reflecting the economic, social, culture, administrative and political changes taking place in China. Correspondingly, the study of Chinese law in English literature has grown into a rich body of books, articles and other forms of output over the years. This new Major Work selects the most representative pieces for a comprehensive set covering every aspect of current Chinese law, providing readers with a one-stop reference for the essential readings in the study of China's legal, judicial and institutional changes in the past decades as well as current law and institutions in China.
Review Quotes:
It's been 60 years or so since the establishment of the People's Republic of China, and the "journey to create a socialist legal system in the PRC has been tortuous," states editor Zhu in his introductory essay. He explains that "Chinese law and institutions and their progresses, while transforming substantially and in some aspects `Westernizing', are generally shaped and limited by China's current political and administrative structures, ideological underpinning, cultural traditions and values, as well as the stages of economic development." This four-volume reference presents 59 carefully selected previously published articles and excerpts."--Book News