A Discussion on Traditional Chinese Jurisprudence - From the Perspective of National Studies

Author: Yu Ronggen
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book divides traditional jurisprudence into seven major categories—Ritual Law, Criminal Name Studies, Legal Studies, Tang Legal Studies, Criminal Clerk Studies, Song (Ci) Studies, and Shen (Jiaben) Studies—following the approach of Confucian classics. It begins with a preface titled "Studies of the Chinese Legal System" to encompass all seven sections, and concludes with an appendix on "Bamboo Slips Studies" to extend the scope. Each section first discusses the foundation of its academic discipline, then clarifies its connotation, extension, and research objects, followed by a detailed account of its historical development, introducing major academic achievements in each period. Especially for influential works published in the past two decades both domestically and internationally, the author has meticulously searched and presented them. Finally, it provides an overview of future research hotspots and trends. Among the numerous works on the history of Chinese law, this book stands out as a distinctive attempt and exploration.