Constitutional reforms in China : past, present, future / Qianfan Zhang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zhang, Qianfan, 1964- author.

Series:

Comparative constitutional law and policy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Constitutional history--China.

Constitutional history.

Constitutional law--China.

Constitutional law.

Law reform--China.

Law reform.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxvii, 314 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, England : Cambridge University Press, [2024]

Summary:

"Through the analysis of landmark constitutional events in China since the late nineteenth century, this book reveals the fatal dilemma faced by constitutional reform and the deadly dangers of any violent revolution that arises out of the frustration with the repeated failures of reform. Although there is no easy way out of such a predicament, the book analyzes available resources in the existing system and suggests possible strategies that might bring success to future constitutional reforms. It: Provides a concise history of modern Chinese constitutional reform; Uses a simplified social theory to illustrate the aim of political reform and an analysis of the failure of China's First Republic; Provides examples of the difficulties of Chinese reform under the post/neo-totalitarian regime"-- Provided by the publisher

Contents:

From the third cooperation to the third republic : a centennial anticipation

From the Xinhai Revolution to the May Fourth Movement : fatal failures

The rise and fall of totalitarianism : the Cultural Revolution and beyond

The vicissitudes of a crippled reform : 1978-present

The constitutional manifesto : a centennial memorial to the Xinhai Revolution

Towards the future : constitutional design, social contract, and human dignity

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 19 Dec 2024).

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781009504102

100950410X

9781009504126

1009504126

9781009504157

1009504150