Politics, Society and the Legal System in Contemporary China
Chapter 3 in "Law, Wealth and Power in China: Commercial Law Reforms in Context" (J. Garrick Ed.) London: Routledge, 2011 - pp.72-88.
10 Pages Posted: 8 Sep 2013
Date Written: 2011
Abstract
This chapter examines the social and political function of different areas of Chinese law and discusses differences in the effects of Maoist era campaign politics and political mobilization on aspects of the work of urban and rural courts in Southwestern China.
Keywords: China, Law, Courts, Politics
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Hurst, William, Politics, Society and the Legal System in Contemporary China (2011). Chapter 3 in "Law, Wealth and Power in China: Commercial Law Reforms in Context" (J. Garrick Ed.) London: Routledge, 2011 - pp.72-88. , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2322314
Feedback
Feedback to SSRN
If you need immediate assistance, call 877-SSRNHelp (877 777 6435) in the United States, or +1 212 448 2500 outside of the United States, 8:30AM to 6:00PM U.S. Eastern, Monday - Friday.