China's Legal System by Pitman Potter

China's Legal System by Pitman Potter

China s struggle for the rule of law is at a critical juncture. As a key element of governance in the PRC today, China s legal system affects not only domestic affairs but also China s engagement with the world.

"China is the most populous nation today; the rapid pace of development of its legal system in the last few decades is an extraordinary phenomenon in the world's legal historyProfessor Potter's book provides an excellent introduction to what he calls 'the foundations of the PRC legal regime'. It surveys the history of this legal system, discusses the role of contemporary Chinese law in promoting political stability, economic prosperity and social development, and also looks at China’s participation in the international legal order. The book is an impressive testimony to current Chinese legal developments as 'a work in progress'."
Albert H.Y. Chen, University of Hong Kong

"Potter's acute insights into the normative and structural underpinnings of China's legal system are on display in this new text. By placing an examination of law in its political, economic and social contexts, this text provides the tools necessary for a critical evaluation of legal reforms."
Sarah Biddulph, University of Melbourne

"A thought-provoking discussion of the role of law in a dynamic and changing society."
LSE Review

Pitman Potter is Professor of Law and HSBC Chair in Asian Research at the University of British Columbia.

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ISBN 13	9780745662695
ISBN 10	0745662692
Title	China's Legal System
Author	Pitman Potter
Series	China Today
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	2013-09-20
Number of pages	200
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