China's Long March toward Rule of Law [Hardcover]

Argues that China is in transition from rule by law to a version of rule of law.China has enjoyed considerable economic growth recently, in spite of a problematic legal system--a system which has been poorly understood by scholars. Randall Peerenboom argues that China is in transition from rule by law to a version of rule of law, although not a 'liberal democratic' version. As well as students and scholars of the law, political science, sociology and economics of China, this book will interest business professionals, policy advisors, and governmental and non-governmental agencies.China has enjoyed considerable economic growth recently, in spite of a problematic legal system--a system which has been poorly understood by scholars. Randall Peerenboom argues that China is in transition from rule by law to a version of rule of law, although not a 'liberal democratic' version. As well as students and scholars of the law, political science, sociology and economics of China, this book will interest business professionals, policy advisors, and governmental and non-governmental agencies.China has enjoyed considerable economic growth recently, in spite of a problematic legal system. Randall Peerenboom asserts that China is in transition from rule by law to a version of rule of law, although not a liberal democratic version. In addition to scholars and students, this book is of interest to business professionals, policy advisors, and governmental and non-governmental agencies.Preface; List of abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. The evolution of rule of law in China: the role of law in historical context; 3. Post-Mao reforms: competing conceptions of rule of law; 4. Rule of law and its critics; 5. Retreat of the Party and the state; 6. The legislative system: battling chaos; 7. The judiciary: in search of independence, authority and competence; 8. The legal profession: the quest for independence and professionalism; 9. The administrative law regime: reining in an unruly bureaucl£