Books in the The Library of Essays on Law in East Asia series

This collection of the leading English-language articles on constitutional and administrative law in the Asian region shows how, in the context of distinct legal and political traditions and dynamic economic growth, the role of public law has not been well understood. The articles cover a wide range of jurisdictions in a single volume.

The shift of economic gravity towards East Asia requires a critical examination of law's role in the Asian Century. This collection of research articles explores the diverse scholarly perspectives on law's role in the economic rise of East Asia and moves from general debates, such as whether law enjoys primacy over culture.