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Book Synopsis
This study of northern Taiwan during the period 1840-1895 explores the social significance of the traditional Chinese legal system and investigates how individuals utilized the courts to resolve criminal and civil disputes.

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"This remarkable study breaks new ground to describe and analyze how Taiwan's legal system worked at the community level. It will be an important reference for understanding how Taiwan society evolved under late imperial rule."—China Quarterly
"With fascinating accounts of facts and law, Allee draws a tantalizing sketch of riches for future researchers." —Journal of Asian History

Table of Contents
1. Introduction: history and law; 2. Danshui and Xinhu during the Qing dynasty: the geographical and historical context; 3. The frontier heritage; 4. Land relations; 5. The export economy; 6. Lineage division and inheritance disputes; 7. The petition; 8. Search and arrest: the warrant; 9. Hearing and verdict; 10. Conclusion: law and society.

Law and Local Society in Late Imperial China

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      Publisher: Stanford University Press
      Publication Date: 01/12/1994
      ISBN13: 9780804722728, 978-0804722728
      ISBN10: 0804722722
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This study of northern Taiwan during the period 1840-1895 explores the social significance of the traditional Chinese legal system and investigates how individuals utilized the courts to resolve criminal and civil disputes.

      Trade Review
      "This remarkable study breaks new ground to describe and analyze how Taiwan's legal system worked at the community level. It will be an important reference for understanding how Taiwan society evolved under late imperial rule."—China Quarterly
      "With fascinating accounts of facts and law, Allee draws a tantalizing sketch of riches for future researchers." —Journal of Asian History

      Table of Contents
      1. Introduction: history and law; 2. Danshui and Xinhu during the Qing dynasty: the geographical and historical context; 3. The frontier heritage; 4. Land relations; 5. The export economy; 6. Lineage division and inheritance disputes; 7. The petition; 8. Search and arrest: the warrant; 9. Hearing and verdict; 10. Conclusion: law and society.

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