The Grace of the Rule of Law

Name: The Grace of the Rule of Law
ISBN: 9787516230060

万学忠China Democracy and Legal System Publishing House · ChinaMay 2023

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Word count: 11K words
Chapters: 120
ISBN: 9787516230060

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Summary

This book is a collection of poems and prose by Wan Xuezhong written between 2018 and 2022, offering a full portrait of an outspoken media professional who combines literary flair with a passion for the rule of law. The book is divided into five chapters. The first four chapters are organized by the seasonal attributes of the poems' content, grouped under "Spring," "Summer," "Autumn," and "Winter"; these chapters mainly gather classical-style poetry, 100 pieces in total. In addition, a fifth season (chapter) has been added as a bonus, titled "The Season That Never Ends," which mainly collects Wan Xuezhong's modern prose and prose poems, 11 pieces in total. The book concludes with the poem "Reading a Poetry Collection," with 112 works included overall.

Editor's review

The Grace of the Rule of Law is a work by Wan Xuezhong, a veteran legal journalist, drawing on his years of practice and reflection in legal news reporting and commentary at Legal Daily. It explores the deeper logic and spiritual core of China's rule-of-law development. The book's value goes well beyond popularizing the concept of the rule of law: with a journalist's keen eye and frontline observation, it attempts to answer a core question: what inner spirit and temperament sustain the rule of law? Rather than staying at the surface level of institutional provisions, the author reaches into the values, cultural soil, and social consensus behind the rule of law. By analyzing a wealth of typical cases, hot social issues, and key moments in the rule-of-law process, Wan Xuezhong reveals that building the rule of law is not merely governance by rules but governance of hearts and consensus. It requires an inclusive, rational, and calm "grace" that respects procedure and reveres rights. This "grace" is the invisible cornerstone that enables the rule of law to function effectively and earn social respect. For readers, the book offers a unique and profound entry point for understanding contemporary Chinese rule-of-law practice. It is especially suited to thinkers who are not content merely to know "what the law is" but wish to explore "how the rule of law is possible." The discussion is plain in style yet full of insight, combining the immediacy of news with the intellectual depth of commentary. It is an excellent work that prompts readers to reconsider and rethink the spirit of the rule of law.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Law students or practitioners interested in contemporary Chinese rule-of-law practice and social governance
Journalists and social science researchers concerned with public issues who wish to understand the logic behind rules
General readers seeking to go beyond legal provisions and understand rule-of-law culture and spirit
Practitioners in public administration and social governance who need rule-of-law thinking

Not a good fit for

Practical readers who only want quick answers to specific legal provisions or cases
Readers expecting a systematic legal theory textbook or academic monograph

Reading tips

Treat the book as an observation window: consult relevant background materials on the events or phenomena it mentions to build a fuller picture.
As you read, focus on how the author moves from concrete events to distilling and articulating the abstract concept of the "grace of the rule of law," and observe his argumentative method.
After reading, reflect on where the "grace" discussed in the book is concretely manifested—or absent—in your own social and professional environment.

About the publisher

China Democracy and Legal System Publishing House China · Founded in 1989

China Democracy and Legal System Publishing House focuses on professional legal publishing. Its output covers working materials for state organs of power, compilations of laws and regulations, legal popularization readers for the public, law textbooks and documentation on people's congress work, with law, politics and social sciences as common categories. Representative titles in the catalog include the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, the Constitution of the People's Republic of China and the Ecological Environment Code of the People's Republic of China, alongside practice- and research-oriented works such as Legislators Explaining the Law: Li Yuan's Reports on Legal Interpretation and On Record Review and Constitutional Review. Its authors include Li Yuan, Qin Qianhong, the General Office of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and editorial teams. The press emphasizes accuracy in legal texts and the organization of practical people's congress materials, while also serving public legal education.

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序心境澄明诗章泉涌
第一辑春
踏雪寻梅
题卧佛寺蜡梅
松
春前
惊蛰
迎春
思冬麦
春笛
故乡吟
雨燕
小月河
西山踏青
三月三
春痴
海棠
河墙烟柳
乡愁
雨霁
肩上
春分走山
黄叶村
妙峰山
天净沙·春思
江城子·花家地
忆《狂飙》
梦游三峡
踏莎行·抚去潇湘锄上土
二月兰
惜春
谷雨
荼䕷
第二辑夏
小满曲
散步偶见
一剪梅·芒种思乡
杏熟
夏至
鹊桥仙·应不扫
长相思·陶然亭
莲槐恋
忆槐花
大暑
夏日长歌
荷塘月色
秭归秭归
江城子·端午
长相忆·贺更名《法治日报》
月光曲
庚子夏至游颐和园有感
夜宿洪水口村
仲夏夜之梦
忆香山友人
玉渡山居
槐花颂
小问
鹊桥仙·七夕
灵山三日
江城子·七夕
第三辑秋
松下吟
致小马老师
忆拾柴
落日思
秋思
采菱曲
贺扬州疫止
宁夏行
三五七言·赠虹伟
长相思·送郑二使西安
读《琵琶行》
金寨行
良宵曲
望月
月下思
十二钗
闲言
乌镇·读戴望舒之《雨巷》
苏幕遮·乌镇
秋分
游仙岩梅雨潭
陶然秋月
霜降
采桑子·良宵
再遇罗兰
红豆
鹊巢迁
黄台湖秋景
赠汪伦
赠YUFEI
柏蒲
第四辑冬
卧佛寺北
大雪
谷爱凌
梦姜女
渔歌子·明月起兮
忆建昌
大寒
题梅石
伴
祈年
随
四季歌
第五辑不散季
迟到的惩罚
建一座城
懂
七的礼赞
寻隐者不遇
无花的绿
忘月
不，我要的是爱情
法治的气度
记者神圣
永远的16岁花季
跋读一本诗集
编后记

FAQ

How is this book different from ordinary legal-popularization titles?

Its core is not the popularization of legal knowledge but the spiritual core of the rule of law and the social and cultural psychology of its operation. It explores the "soft environment" and "temperament" that support the effective functioning of legal institutions, making it more reflective and in-depth.

What is the background of the author, Wan Xuezhong?

Wan Xuezhong is a veteran legal journalist who worked for many years at Legal Daily (now Legal Daily), with extensive experience reporting and commenting on rule-of-law events. His perspective combines journalistic sensitivity with professional insight.

Are the cases in the book outdated?

Most cases cited in the book are landmark events in China's rule-of-law process or ones that sparked broad discussion. Their significance transcends timeliness, making them samples for observing the trajectory and deeper issues of rule-of-law development, with lasting intellectual value.

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About the author

万学忠 Author

Wan Xuezhong is an author about whom limited public information is available. Only one work by this author is currently included in the collection, titled The Bearing of the Rule of Law. Judging from the title and its common classification, the work falls under the category of classical poetry and likely explores themes of the rule of law through the forms and imagery of classical verse. By combining the serious subject of the rule of law with traditional poetic forms, the author gives abstract legal principles a more evocative and culturally grounded expression, an approach that is relatively uncommon in this genre. Because no reliable records are available regarding dates of birth and death, nationality, education, or creative career, the author's personal life cannot be described in detail and should not be speculated upon. The available information is sufficient to show that Wan Xuezhong's writing attends to the connection between the rule of law and traditional culture, and that the work combines thematic awareness with literary expression, making it of interest to readers concerned with legal culture and classical poetry.