HIST 478. Pre-modern Chinese Law and Society.
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HIST 478
Pre-modern Chinese Law and Society.
Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The history of Chinese law and society from early pre-imperial to late imperial times. Themes include the philosophical basis of Chinese law; development of different forms of legislation; practice of pre-modern law; law and social and political change; military law; legal cases translated from primary sources.
- Prerequisite: Any 300-level course in Chinese history or permission of the instructor.
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