Law and Order in Sung China
Law and Order in Sung China
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This work is the first comprehensive study of law enforcement in traditional China. The depth and rigour to which the subject is treated makes it invaluable in the study of Chinese society or law and order.
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Law and Order in Sung China by Brian E Mcknight
This study examines law enforcement within the context of Sung society. Professor McKnight shows that the group of criminals who were the core of the habitual criminal group in Sung China were young unattached males with few lifeskills. What became of the criminal after capture and conviction is also an important aspect of this study, which addresses basic questions in Chinese punishment. This work is the first comprehensive study of law enforcement in traditional China. The depth and rigour to which the subject is treated would make it most appropriate for scholars in legal history and East Asian studies.
Brian E. McKnight is Department Head and Professor of East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521411219 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521411211 |
| Title | Law and Order in Sung China |
| Author | Brian E Mcknight |
| Series | Cambridge Studies In Chinese History Literature And Institutions |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1992-10-30 |
| Number of pages | 576 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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