Civil examinations and meritocracy in late Imperial China /
Elman, Benjamin A., 1946-
Civil examinations and meritocracy in late Imperial China / Benjamin A. Elman. - 1 online resource (416 pages) : illustrations, maps
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
9780674726048 (e-book)
Civil service--Examinations--History.--China
Electronic books.
JQ1512.Z13 / E8721115 2013eb
352.6/3076
Civil examinations and meritocracy in late Imperial China / Benjamin A. Elman. - 1 online resource (416 pages) : illustrations, maps
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
9780674726048 (e-book)
Civil service--Examinations--History.--China
Electronic books.
JQ1512.Z13 / E8721115 2013eb
352.6/3076