Talent Selection System in Chinese History: National Social Science Fund Achievement Series (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Fang Lieshu
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book is a major project of the National Social Science Fund of China. It discusses the development and evolution of China's talent selection system from the primitive clan period to the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. It is rich in historical materials, comprehensive in argumentation, clear in logic, well-organized, precise in wording, and is a high-quality academic work. The talent selection system in Chinese history, from a vertical perspective, includes the "selection of the worthy and capable" democracy in primitive society, the "hereditary nobility and hereditary privileges" system in the slave society, the recommendation and appointment system, the nine-rank system, and the imperial examination system that lasted over 1,300 years in the feudal society, as well as the civil service examination system and civil servant system in modern society. From a horizontal perspective, there are systems such as the official appointment system, the appointment system, the school examination system, and the special talent selection system. Overall, the talent selection system in Chinese history has played a significant role in promoting the development of Chinese society.