Abstract
This sociohistorical study of the development of criminology in the People's Republic of China not only considers available primary and secondary sources but also directly draws upon fieldwork interviews conducted with prominent scholars in China in 2007. Crime has been a silent partner in Chinese modernization, and law and order have been as central to the Chinese ruling elite's priorities as the promise of prosperity and economic growth. Criminology as a field of study with recognized scholars and research publications has been established in China, and our article critically examines the development, focus and scope, direction and trends, and underpinning theories. © 2010 SAGE Publications.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 7-19 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2010 |
Keywords
- China
- Criminology
- Law
- Social science
