True Crimes in Eighteenth-Century China: Twenty Case Histories (Asian Law Series)
"A top-notch book. . . . Hegel has judiciously selected these cases to allow the reader access to 'glimpses of lived experience--both personal and administrative in Qing China. . . . Students will be drawn to its engaging case studies, while scholars of the law will enjoy it for comparative purposes." -Ihor Pidhainy,Canadian Journal of History, vXLVI"There are rich rewards for someone who reads it looking for evidence about women." -Ann Waltner,Journal of Women's History, Summer 2010"His highly engaging writing style makes this volume easily accessible for non-China specialists interested in Qing law, society, and culture. . . . The book is well suited for classroom use and would appeal to a wide audience." -Lisa Tran,Nan Nu, Vol. 12, 2010