Chinese Law and Society - On the History of Law

Author: Wang Limin
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Publish 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 evolution of China's legal system, detailing the legal progress 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 Legal Canon and the Commentaries on the Tang Code, while also conducting a systematic study of representative important legal institutions and related theories. Through the analysis of legal systems in different historical periods, it depicts the significant role of law in the social development of China.