The reform and abolition of the traditional Chinese examination system

Describes various efforts at reform of the traditional Chinese examination system and its eventual abolition. Includes chapters on the history of the system, efforts at reform prior to 1900, and abolition after 1900. ""The Reform and Abolition of the Traditional Chinese Examination System"" by Wolfgang Franke is a comprehensive study of the traditional Chinese examination system, which was a crucial part of the country's governance and education for over a thousand years. The book analyzes the origins, development, and eventual decline of the system, which was abolished in 1905 after being criticized for its rigidity, elitism, and inability to adapt to modern needs.The author provides a detailed historical account of the examination system, its structure, and its impact on Chinese society and culture. He also examines the various attempts at reform that were made over the centuries, including the introduction of new subjects and the adoption of new methods of testing. The book also explores the role of the examination system in shaping the values and attitudes of the Chinese elite and the impact it had on the country's political and social development.In addition to its historical analysis, the book also provides a critical assessment of the examination system's legacy and its relevance to contemporary China. The author argues that while the system was flawed, it also had many positive aspects, including its emphasis on education, meritocracy, and the cultivation of a literate elite. The book concludes with a discussion of the lessons that can be learned from the examination system's history and its relevance to modern education and governance.Overall, ""The Reform and Abolition of the Traditional Chinese Examination System"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history, education, and governance. It provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of a complex and important aspect of Chinese culture and society, and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by China in the modern era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. THE REFORM AND ABOLITION OF THE TRADITIONAL CHINESE EXAMINATION SYSTEM PREFACE CONTENTS I. Historical Introduction II. Criticims of the Slstem III. Efforts at Reform before 1900 1. Efforts at Reform in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries 2. First Reform Efforts in the Nineteenth Century 3. K'ang Yu-wei and the Examination System 4. Li Tuan-fen and Liang Ch'i-ch'ao' on the Examination System 5. Chang Chih-tung and the Examination System 6. Reform Measures of 1898 IV. Abolition of the Traditional Slstem after 1900 1. The Memorial of 1901 by Chang Chih-tung and Liu K'un-i and Its Effect 2. The Problem of Integrating the Schools into the Examination System 3. The Memorial of January 1904 by Chang Chih-tung, Chang Po-hsi, and Jung-ch'ing 4. The 1904 "Regulations .for the Schools" 5. The Provisions of the Boxer Protocol 6. The Abolition of the Examination System, 1905 Notes Principal Sources for the History of Schools and Examination during the Kuang-hsü Period HARVARD EAST ASIAN MONOGRAPHS, 10