General Principles of Civil Law (Second Edition): 21st Century Legal Education Planning Textbook (Second Edition)

Author: Liang Huixing
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book is the first textbook on general civil law in China since the founding of the country. Its topic design strives for scientific, rational, and comprehensive coverage, while the interpretation of topics aims for accuracy, standardization, and conciseness. It includes 11 chapters: Introduction, Civil Legal Relations, Things, Natural Persons, Legal Persons, Civil Legal Acts, Agency, Statute of Limitations, Dates and Periods, Exercise of Rights, Effect of Civil Law, Application and Interpretation, etc. It was first published in 1996. Later, the author revised it in 2001, forming the second edition (originally titled the 2001 edition). The second edition mainly revised the parts of the draft contract law quoted in the book, supplemented and adjusted several chapters. At the same time, the second edition adopted most of the 70 revisions proposed by Zhang Gu for this book (first edition), making revisions to the book's structure, arguments, and textual annotations, enhancing its vitality. This book serves as an introductory textbook for civil law learners and an indispensable reference for civil law researchers.