The Norms of Society
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Reading this book, you sense a calm yet profound insight. The author does not stop at simple description or criticism of phenomena, but seeks to dissect the social soil and cultural genes from which various "rules" arise and are sustained. For example, the book examines how "relationships" (guanxi), as an informal institution, coexist and interact with the formal legal system, and analyzes the breakdown and reconstruction of order amid the collision of different value systems during social transition. The discussion is both theoretically substantial and full of localized reflection on concerns specific to Chinese society, offering an illuminating analytical framework for understanding the many things we take for granted or feel helpless about in daily life.
For non-specialist readers the book may seem somewhat difficult, but the rewards of persevering are rich. It not only deepens your observation and understanding of society, but prompts you to reflect on the connection between individual behavior and macro structures. This is a book to read while thinking; its value lies not in providing standard answers but in offering sharp intellectual tools.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Sociology and law enthusiasts interested in the logic of social operation and unwritten rules
- Researchers or students seeking a deeper understanding of the characteristics of Chinese indigenous society and culture
- Professionals in public administration or business operations who need insight into real-world rules and human interaction
- Readers who enjoy deep thinking and are not satisfied with surface-level descriptions of phenomena
Not a good fit for
- Casual readers looking for light stories or quick practical tips
- Novices in legal practice expecting pure interpretation of legal provisions or case analysis
Reading tips
- Read in chapter order; the first three chapters lay the theoretical foundation of the book and should not be skipped
- Reading alongside your own observations of social phenomena will make the experience more rewarding
- Slow down where the theory is dense, but do try to finish—later discussions often echo these sections
About the publisher
Public information about Global Humanities Press is limited, and the available in-house data show that it has published 21 titles. Judging from its list, the press leans toward the humanities, social sciences, and popular science, while also covering film and television, essays and miscellaneous writings, and law. Representative titles range from popular science books such as Packaging, Consumption, Disposal: So That's What Environmental Protection Is About and A Brief History of Ocean Cities, to social-science works such as The Silver Age and The Rule of Law in Society, which address aging and legal issues. It also publishes essays and miscellaneous writings with regional and everyday-life observations, including Jiangnan People, The Age of Village Living, and Journey on the River; The Evolution of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Pop Music reflects its interest in popular culture and film-and-television-related subjects. Its authors include Hu Yudie, the Aging Society Investigation Group, Nine People, Liu Enbao, Mu Jiatong, Gao Yuqi, and Sixteen People, most of whom are writers and teams working on specific issues, giving the press a character that stays close to real-world concerns while combining knowledge popularization with humanistic writing.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一章 碳达峰、碳中和的法律保障机制研究——以温室气体监测制度的法律规则为切入视角
- 引言
- 一、温室气体监测制度的相关背景问题
- 二、我国MRV制度的初步法律实践
- 三、当前我国MRV制度法律规则存在的突出问题
- 四、我国MRV制度法律规则的优化路向
- 五、总结
- 参考文献
- 第二章 破产法进入新时代——破产程序终结后的税收法律问题研究
- 引言
- 一、文献综述
- 二、税收债权未获完全清偿下的税务注销
- 三、欠税核销后的追加分配
- 四、破产终结程序中的简易注销
- 五、总结
- 参考文献
- 第三章 健全监察赔偿制度刍议
- 一、监察赔偿制度的法理逻辑
- 二、当前我国监察赔偿的立法现状及其困境
- 三、健全监察赔偿制度的可行性路向
- 四、总结
- 第四章 劳动人事争议的裁诉衔接机制研究
- 引言
- 一、文献综述及研究思路
- 二、劳动人事争议仲裁与诉讼衔接的必要性
- 三、劳动人事争议仲裁与诉讼衔接机制的规范依据
- 四、劳动人事争议仲裁与诉讼衔接机制存在的问题
- 五、完善劳动人事争议仲裁与诉讼衔接机制的路径
- 六、总结
- 参考文献
- 第五章 香港选举制度改革护航政治安全——以2021年香港选举制度改革为切入角度
- 一、当前香港政治安全面临的风险与挑战
- 二、2021年香港选举制度改革的主要内容
- 三、2021年选举制度改革护航香港政治安全
- 四、总结
- 第六章 外国驰名商标延伸至中国的特别保护研究
- 引言
- 一、文献综述与研究思路
- 二、我国商标法对国外驰名商标特殊保护的规制现状分析
- 三、我国商标法对国外驰名商标保护制度中存在的问题
- 四、我国商标法关于国外驰名商标保护制度的完善路径
- 五、总结
- 参考文献
- 第七章 意思表示瑕疵婚姻的效力和立法优化路向研究
- 引言
- 一、文献综述与本文研究思路
- 二、比较法视野下意思表示瑕疵婚姻的类型和效力
- 三、我国意思表示瑕疵婚姻效力的立法完善路向
- 四、总结
- 参考文献
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About the author
Yang Shuhua is an author about whom limited public information is currently available. The library holds only one work by this author, The Laws of Society (Shehui de Fadu), commonly classified under law. Based on the available information, the author's writing centers on legal themes and addresses topics such as social norms and the order of law. Because reliable material on the author's identity, background, and experience is lacking, no further account of the author's life can be given, and it is difficult to determine their professional training or the development of their writing. With only one work currently known, it is not yet possible to present an overall picture of the author's style and influence. Readers interested in the author and the work may begin with The Laws of Society to learn about the questions it addresses and its mode of argument, and may then verify and supplement this through other public sources.
