China's Changing Legal System [electronic resource] : Lawyers & Judges on Civil & Criminal Law /
Simon, Thomas W.author.
Feng, Chuan.author.
Nelson, Leyton P.author.
While much international attention has been focused on China's developing economy, dramatic changes are also taking place in its legal system. This book is a groundbreaking, comprehensive introduction to China's legal system, covering the major areas of both civil and criminal law. The authors present fascinating cases and balanced accounts of controversial issues, from copyright law to punishment. By letting Chinese lawyers and judges speak for themselves, the authors also allow readers a surprisingly candid insider's view of real life legal practice.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
While much international attention has been focused on China's developing economy, dramatic changes are also taking place in its legal system. This book is a groundbreaking, comprehensive introduction to China's legal system, covering the major areas of both civil and criminal law. The authors present fascinating cases and balanced accounts of controversial issues, from copyright law to punishment. By letting Chinese lawyers and judges speak for themselves, the authors also allow readers a surprisingly candid insider's view of real life legal practice.
Private international law.
Conflict of laws.
Asia—Politics and government.
Ethnology—Asia.
Political science.
Criminal law.
Civil law.
Private International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law .
Asian Politics.
Asian Culture.
Political Science.
Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law.
Civil Law.