Bureaucratic Reform in Provincial China

Explore the intricacies of governance in 19th-century China with "Bureaucratic Reform in Provincial China" by author Ocko. Published by Harvard University Press in 1983, this compelling hardback edition spans 316 pages and delves into the implementation of post-Taiping T'ung-chih Restoration programs within Kiangsu province. Drawing upon the insightful papers of Ting Jih-ch'ang, Ocko provides a thorough examination of the provincial and local levels of administration, highlighting the daily challenges and obstacles encountered during the reform process. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the complexities of bureaucratic reform and the historical context of governance in China. Discover the frustrations and failures that shaped this pivotal era in Chinese history.