From Tradition to Modernity: A Study on Land Rights Systems in Urban Areas of Jiangnan

Author: Ma Xueqiang (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: This book is a study on the land property rights system in Jiangnan towns. It provides a detailed account of the unique approaches and characteristics of traditional China in resolving land disputes (such as ti di, ti mian, ti gu, ti pi, pu di, di ji, da ye, xiao ye) and supporting the land contract order. The book explores how the Shanghai real estate market formed in modern times, the connections and differences between the daqie (deed) of the Shanghai concessions and traditional Jiangnan land contract documents, and how national laws and local civil customs influenced the operation of land property rights. Through comprehensive research and case analyses, the book not only offers an objective and fair evaluation of this period of history but also provides valuable insights for establishing and improving land property rights systems today.