{"title":"Shiuon Chu","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the esteemed author, Shiuon Chu. Known for his scholarly and insightful examination of educational systems, Shiuon Chu delves deep into the intricacies of educational reforms and their impact on society. His works are especially significant for those interested in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e topics, providing a deep exploration of the educational landscape in East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eReinventing Examination and the State in Twentieth-Century China and Taiwan\u003c\/em\u003e. In this book, Chu meticulously analyses the evolution of examination systems and their profound influence on governance and societal structures. This detailed study offers readers a comprehensive understanding of how examinations have shaped educational and political scenarios in two of Asia's most influential regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student, educator, or enthusiast of educational history, Shiuon Chu's works offer valuable insights into the pivotal role that education plays in shaping both individual ambitions and national destinies. Discover Chu’s contributions to the field and enhance your understanding of the dynamic relationship between education and state development.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reinventing-examination-and-the-state-in-twentieth-century-china-and-taiwan-by-shiuon-chu-9780674302570","title":"Reinventing Examination and the State in Twentieth-Century China and Taiwan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the abolition of the imperial examination system in 1905, what made examinations a trusted method of selection in China and Taiwan?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReinventing Examination and the State\u003c\/em\u003e traces the ideological evolution of civil service and state-organized educational examinations in twentieth-century China and Taiwan. In the making of the modern Chinese civil service, the concept of examination as a basic power of government was institutionalized as the Examination Yuan in the 1930s and was written into the 1947 Constitution of the Republic of China, which remains in effect in Taiwan today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, two models of educational examination, one of gatekeeping school graduates and the other of mobilizing human resources, emerged during WWII and constituted a repertoire of educational policies shared by the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China after the 1949 divide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authority of examination, Shiuon Chu argues, was by no means a natural development from the long history of imperial China but was in fact contingent on specific political manoeuvrings over the course of the twentieth century. Unlike the imperial examinations, which heavily rewarded participants with titles and fame, modern examinations shaped new concepts about the responsibility of the individual vis-à-vis the state, and this shift contributed to the resilience of the state during times of significant political and social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031816028396,"sku":"9780674302570","price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1527583482428.jpg?v=1764149652"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/shiuon-chu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}