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Law and Social Control in China - An Application of Black's Thesis

NCJ Number
96778
Journal
Criminal Justice Review Volume: 9 Issue: 2 Dated: (Fall 1984) Pages: 1-6
Author(s)
R M Regoli; A W Miracle; E D Poole
Date Published
1984
Length
6 pages
Annotation
The relationship of law and other forms of social control is examined by using data derived from traditional Chinese society, as well as from the contemporary situation in the People's Republic of China and Taiwan. The specific focus is Black's theory of the behavior of law.
Abstract
The evidence presented here generally supports Black's position regarding the relationship of law and social control; however, some caveats are in order. (Author abstract)

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