Chinese Law and Society

Author: Wang Lidemin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The legal civilization of China has a long history. In the process of historical evolution, it has gradually formed its own unique legal spirit and institutional characteristics. With the development of society and political changes, the legal system has also been constantly evolving to adapt to the times. This book examines the changes in China's legal system, detailing the legal development process from the Spring and Autumn period to the People's Republic of China. It focuses on introducing and analyzing important legal documents from each historical period, such as the Fa Jing (Legal Canon) and the Tanglü Shuyi (Commentary on the Tang Code), while also conducting systematic research on representative important legal institutions and the theories related to their emergence. Through the analysis of legal systems in different historical periods, it depicts the significant role of law in the social development of China.