TY - JOUR SN - 1991-1572 T1 - Dong Kang and the Legal Reform in Modern China AU - Chen, Xin-Yu Y1 - 2005/12/01 PY - 2005 DA - 2005/12/01 T2 - Journal for Legal History Studies JF - Journal for Legal History Studies JO - Journal for Legal History Studies JA - Journal for Legal History Studies VL - 8 SP - 173 EP - 200 KW - Legal reform, Legal reception Y2 - 2005/12/01 N2 - With respect to the modern China’s legal reform, Dong Kang is a characteristic and significant figure. Here we will review his legal dedication and works. Based on the analysis of the transition of his legal thoughts and of his books, this paper is intended to draw the outline of this outstanding lawyer with a special historical background, and to interpret and introspect the issues involved with the legal reception movement in modern China.   ER -