Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-254) and index
Introduction: China's legal system in transition -- Constitutional changes and political ideology -- The Communist Party and the law -- Enacting laws for market economic development -- Harmonising local laws with central legislation -- Administration in accordance with law -- Curbing rampant corruption -- Judicial reform -- Reforming the re-education-through-labour system -- Professionalising legal education -- Compliance with international law