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The Chinese Imperial Examination System: An Annotated Bibliography
Rui Wang
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Description for The Chinese Imperial Examination System: An Annotated Bibliography
Hardcover. This is the first English publication that is a reference book to introduce the essential literature of the Chinese imperial examination system, an important guide for any reader who wishes to better understand China. Num Pages: 204 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GBCR; JNKD; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 444.
The Chinese imperial examination system is unique in traditional Chinese society with origins dating back 1,300 years, and has had a far-reaching impact not only on contemporary Chinese society, but also on government systems of other countries around the world. The system was originally created as a political institution to recruit officials to serve the Chinese imperial government. During the period of its use, from 605 through 1905, the imperial examination system played a central role in the Chinese imperial government. It served as a tool for the political and ideological control, functioned as a proxy for education, produced the ... Read more
The Chinese imperial examination system is unique in traditional Chinese society with origins dating back 1,300 years, and has had a far-reaching impact not only on contemporary Chinese society, but also on government systems of other countries around the world. The system was originally created as a political institution to recruit officials to serve the Chinese imperial government. During the period of its use, from 605 through 1905, the imperial examination system played a central role in the Chinese imperial government. It served as a tool for the political and ideological control, functioned as a proxy for education, produced the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
Number of Pages
204
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810887022
SKU
V9780810887022
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Rui Wang
Rui Wang is the social sciences bibliographer, reference librarian, and associate professor at Central Michigan University. She holds a master’s degree in Library and Information Science and a master’s degree in Sociology. She has written multiple book chapters, journal articles, and book reviews.
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