After thirty years of Mao era (1949-1979) which was struggle-based the Communist Party of China has begun to change its position as a pioneering revolutionary party evolving into a universal ruling party that transcends class interests. Meanwhile administrative and judicial reforms oriented toward a more efficient serving government and the rule of law have been actively carried out. As the earliest work on constructive jurisprudence of new proceduralism in China this book elaborates on the ideological confrontation on the direction of China. It includes academic debates on politics and law which the author has been involved in and top-level institutional design in China. Besides this book introduces analyzes and evaluates the focus of Chinese contemporary jurisprudence making some critical summarizing propositions on the practical experiences. A review of Western contemporary jurisprudence and the forefront of legal research is also covered aiming to provide ideological resources for the rule of law in China. Scholars and students in Chinese legal and social transformation studies will be attracted by this book. Furthermore it will help different civilizations conduct rational dialogues on justice and order. | Building the Rule of Law in China Ideas Praxis and Institutional Design