{"product_id":"a-certain-justice-toward-an-ecology-of-the-chinese-legal-imagination-9780226825250","title":"A Certain Justice: Toward an Ecology of the Chinese Legal Imagination","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 05 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: The University of Chicago Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA comprehensive exploration of the hierarchical structure of justice that shapes China's distinctive political-legal culture is presented in this essential work. Many people outside of China perceive the country as a place of Oriental despotism where law is either a mere facade or a tool of oppression and tyranny. Haiyan Lee, in this groundbreaking contribution to the interdisciplinary field of law and humanities, challenges this perception by arguing that it stems from a misconstrued understanding of China's political-legal culture, particularly the failure to differentiate between high justice and low justice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLee demonstrates in her book that justice in the Chinese legal realm is conceived as a vertical concept, with low justice subordinate to the supreme authority of the state. This hierarchical structure permeates China's political-legal culture, leading to a mistrust of the power of laws and a preference for substantive over procedural justice. By drawing on a diverse range of narratives, including stories of crime and punishment, subterfuge and exposé, guilt and redemption, A Certain Justice offers a fresh perspective on the pursuit of justice beyond the confines of liberal democracy and the rule of law.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough her analysis, Lee sheds light on the complex dynamics that underpin China's legal system and its impact on individuals and society. She highlights the struggles and sacrifices made by those who seek justice outside the traditional channels, advocating for a more inclusive and equitable approach to legal reform. A Certain Justice is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex interplay between law, politics, and society in China and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 526g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 153 x 230 x 27 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780226825250\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haiyan Lee","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44275738542330,"sku":"9780226825250","price":25.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1686307565177_book.jpg?v=1686475841","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-certain-justice-toward-an-ecology-of-the-chinese-legal-imagination-9780226825250","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}