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Bloomsbury Legal Institutions in Manchu China - Sociology Book

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Explore a detailed sociological study of the legal and quasi-legal systems used during the Manchu period. Written by Mrs. van der Sprenkel, this revised edition provides a deep look into the administration and government of Manchu China. Based on the author's personal experiences living in China, this text examines the actual working of the law and judicial procedures of the era. This volume serves as a comprehensive survey of Ch'ing legal institutions. It looks at the concepts that drove government actions and how those systems functioned in practice. Readers will gain a better understanding of how the law supported social order and the specific ways administration was handled. This book is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in social anthropology and the history of Chinese legal systems.

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Detailed sociological analysis of the complex legal and quasi-legal institutions used throughout the Manchu period.

Comprehensive examination of the concepts and actual working methods of government and administration in Manchu China.

In-depth study of the nature of the law and specific judicial procedures practiced during this historical era.

Research-based insights into how legal systems functioned to support and maintain social order.

Part of the LSE Monographs on Social Anthropology series, providing academic depth for researchers and students.

Utilizes a wide range of source material to present a well-written survey of Ch'ing legal institutions.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 January 1977
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12 January 2007

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