Legal Culture Studies (Volume 2, 2006)

Author: Zeng Xianyi
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Publishing Date: 2006-09-01
Features: The Journal of Legal Culture Research is an annual publication in the field of legal history founded by the Research Center for Legal Culture at Renmin University of China and published by the Renmin University of China Press. As an important part of the National Major Project of the Ministry of Education titled "Research on Traditional Chinese Legal Culture," this journal focuses on hot issues in the field of law, bridges Eastern and Western legal cultures, compiles outstanding papers, interprets valuable historical materials, and strives to contribute an academic space for legal culture research. The 2005 and 2006 volumes, already published, primarily feature papers submitted to the 2004 December Academic Annual Conference of Chinese Legal History. Starting from the 2007 volume, the journal will regularly call for submissions from the academic community. The journal includes multiple projects and special topics, conducting in-depth research and discussions on Eastern and Western legal cultures from different perspectives. While providing references for legal history research, it also serves as a reference for departmental legal studies.
The Mingde Legal Culture Forum: Listen to the words of experts, broadcast live lectures by scholars who attend the forum, reflect the forefront of legal culture research, and appreciate the academic demeanor of renowned scholars.
Research on Historical Materials: Uncover rare historical materials and provide first-hand sources for legal research.
Special Research on Modern Constitutionalism and Special Research on Anglo-American Constitutionalism: Show the winding path of China's constitutional development and offer lessons for constitutional progress. Among them are the profound reflections on the five-power constitution by Mr. Qiu Yuanyou, Professor Yu Ronggen's recollections of the early days of constitutionalism, and Professor Zhang Caifeng's historical examination of British constitutionalism.
Special Research on Modern Civil and Commercial Law: Reflect on modern civil and commercial legal practices from different perspectives, such as national legislation and civil customs.
Research on Ancient and Medieval Legal Systems in Western Europe: Trace the origins of modern Western legal culture. Scholars like Ye Qiuhua, Xu Guodong, and Li Xiucheng share their insights here, showcasing their expertise.
Special Research on Modern Judicial Studies: Centered on modern judicial reforms, this section uses history as a mirror to provide insights for contemporary judicial reforms.
Special Research on Anglo-American Legal Culture: Experts Gao Hongjun and Zeng Eru, integrating tradition and reality, explore the unique landscape of foreign legal cultures.
Special Research on Legislative Techniques: Professor Wang Yunxia, with the pen of a historian, provides an incisive explanation of the separation of departmental law in the West.
All these features are distinctive, with many masterpieces by renowned scholars, demonstrating strong academic rigor and readability. They are bound to become another academic gem in the field of legal culture research.