Peking University Encyclopedia of Law (Constitutional Law, Administrative Law)

Author: Editorial Committee of the Peking University Encyclopedia of Law, edited by Xiao Weiyun and Jiang Ming'an
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Publishing Date: 1999-12-01
Features: The Constitutional Law section of the Peking University Encyclopedia of Law primarily includes: fundamental theories of constitution; nature of the state; form of the state; legislative power, executive power, and judicial power of the state; basic rights and obligations of citizens; state organs; electoral system; constitutional and related laws, documents in China and abroad, as well as important conferences and events. The Administrative Law section primarily includes: public administration; administrative management; general principles of administrative law; specific provisions of administrative law; major laws, regulations, government agencies, and related organizations; selected introductions to foreign administrative law and related systems; selected introductions to administrative law and related systems in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, etc. The Peking University Encyclopedia of Law is extensive in scope, comprehensive in disciplines, complete in system, rich in knowledge and information, and covers a wide range. It maintains a high academic standard, accommodating the theories of renowned scholars, drawing from diverse sources, and presenting arguments that are thorough, profound, and well-founded. The editorial style incorporates the strengths of both encyclopedias and general dictionaries, with relatively complete retrieval methods: each volume includes a subject classification index of entries, a Pinyin index of entries, and a stroke index of Chinese characters for entries; the subject classification index names most entries in foreign languages (except for a few disciplines) for reference. The Encyclopedia integrates academic rigor and knowledge, making it suitable for use by those engaged in legal research and practice, as well as for scholars and students in political, ethical, social, and other related disciplines.