This companion volume to Jiang Yonglin's translation of The Great Ming Code (2005) analyzes the thought underlying the imperial legal code.
Jiang Yonglin is visiting associate professor of East Asian studies at Bryn Mawr College. He is the translator of The Great Ming Code (Da Ming lu).
Arguing against a scholarly tradition that sees Chinese law as a
purely secular instrument of despotic power, Jiang Yonglin seeks to
place that tradition in the context of a China-centered Chinese
history. . . . a learned and thoughtful work.--Michael
Marme"Journal of Asian Studies" (01/01/2012)
The book is a necessary correction to the conventional views [that
Chinese law was irrational, entirely secular, and an instrument of
state control] . . . the book remains a welcome addition to the
literature on traditional Chinese law.--Ziaoqun Xu"Frontiers of
History in China" (01/01/2012)
[A] fresh look at the cosmological foundation of imperial Chinese
law....[An] excellent starting point for future inquiries and makes
a significant contribution to the discussion of Chinese law and
religion.--Weiting Guo"H-Asia (H-Net)" (01/01/2015)
[A] welcome addition to the field....[O]ffers a fresh look at the
cosmological foundation of imperial Chinese law. He persuasively
challenges the conventional view that downplays the role of
religion in Chinese law...[It] provides an excellent starting point
for future inquiries and makes a significant contribution to the
discussion of Chinese law and religion.--Weiting Guo"H-Law"
(01/01/2015)
For students interested in these and other questions concerning
Chinese law or religion in the late imperial period, Jiang's
learned study should be an obvious starting point.--Leo K. Shin
"Journal of Chinese Religions "
[A] fresh look at the cosmological foundation of imperial Chinese
law....[An] excellent starting point for future inquiries and makes
a significant contribution to the discussion of Chinese law and
religion.--Weiting Guo"H-Asia (H-Net)" (01/01/2015)
[A] welcome addition to the field....[O]ffers a fresh look at the
cosmological foundation of imperial Chinese law. He persuasively
challenges the conventional view that downplays the role of
religion in Chinese law...[It] provides an excellent starting point
for future inquiries and makes a significant contribution to the
discussion of Chinese law and religion.--Weiting Guo"H-Law"
(01/01/2015)
Arguing against a scholarly tradition that sees Chinese law as a
purely secular instrument of despotic power, Jiang Yonglin seeks to
place that tradition in the context of a China-centered Chinese
history.... a learned and thoughtful work.--Michael Marme"Journal
of Asian Studies" (01/01/2012)
For students interested in these and other questions concerning
Chinese law or religion in the late imperial period, Jiang's
learned study should be an obvious starting point.--Leo K. Shin
"Journal of Chinese Religions "
The book is a necessary correction to the conventional views [that
Chinese law was irrational, entirely secular, and an instrument of
state control]... the book remains a welcome addition to the
literature on traditional Chinese law.--Ziaoqun Xu"Frontiers of
History in China" (01/01/2012)
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