History of Local Administrative Systems in China -- Series of Thematic Histories

Author: Zhou Zhenhe
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is a specialized monograph on the introduction of local administrative systems. It systematically elaborates on the entire process of changes in China's local administrative systems (including administrative divisions and local administrative organizations) over more than two thousand years. It also summarizes the characteristics of these changes from various perspectives, defines many concepts previously unaddressed by predecessors, analyzes the various factors influencing these changes, and summarizes the laws governing the expansion and contraction of administrative divisions, the two major principles of administrative regional demarcation, and the roles of political and cultural factors in the evolution of local administrative systems. This enables readers to gain a relatively comprehensive understanding of the patterns of change in local administrative systems. The book equally emphasizes research on both administrative divisions and local governments, without neglecting either aspect. Whether local administrative systems are well-implemented is closely related to national consolidation, ethnic unity, and the development of the economy and culture. Therefore, any system must be adjusted and reformed in a timely manner to adapt to the continuous progress of society.