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Author Elman, Benjamin A., 1946-

Title Civil examinations and meritocracy in late Imperial China / Benjamin A. Elman.

Publication Info. Cambridge, Massachusetts ; London, England : Harvard University Press, 2013.

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Description 1 online resource (416 pages) : illustrations, maps
text rdacontent
computer rdamedia
online resource rdacarrier
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents part I. Becoming mainstream : "way learning" during the late empire -- part II. Unintended consequences of civil examinations -- part III. Retooling civil examinations to suit changing times.
Note Description based on print version record.
Subject Civil service -- China -- Examinations -- History.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Elman, Benjamin A. Civil examinations and meritocracy in late Imperial China. Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2013 xi, 401 pages ; 24 cm 9780674724952 (DLC) 2013009713
ISBN 9780674724952 (alk. paper)
9780674726048 (electronic bk.)

 
    
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