Table of Contents

• List of Tables
• Chronology
• Introduction
• 1: Development of the Socialist Legal System
• 2: Political Stability
• 3: Economic Prosperity
• 4: Social Development
• 5: International Engagement
• Conclusion
• Notes
• References

About the Author

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

Reviews

"China is the most populous nation today; the rapid pace ofdevelopment of its legal system in the last few decades is anextraordinary phenomenon in the world's legal history. ProfessorPotter's book provides an excellent introduction to what he calls'the foundations of the PRC legal regime'. It surveys the historyof this legal system, discusses the role of contemporary Chineselaw in promoting political stability, economic prosperity andsocial development, and also looks at China s participationin the international legal order. The book is an impressivetestimony to current Chinese legal developments as 'a work inprogress'." Albert H.Y. Chen, University of Hong Kong "Potter's acute insights into the normative and structuralunderpinnings of China's legal system are on display in this newtext. By placing an examination of law in its political, economicand social contexts, this text provides the tools necessary for acritical evaluation of legal reforms." Sarah Biddulph, University of Melbourne "A thought-provoking discussion of the role of law in a dynamicand changing society." LSE Review