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Betting on the Civil Service Examinations

By En Li
About Betting on the Civil Service Examinations

In Betting on the Civil Service Examinations, En Li places the history of Chinese weixing, or "surname guessing," for civil service examinations in a larger context. Li traces institutional revenue innovations surrounding lottery regulation and depicts an expansive community stretching among Guangdong, Southeast Asia, and North America.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674293830
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 374
  • Published:
  • June 20, 2023
  • Dimensions:
  • 230x153x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 612 g.
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Delivery: 3-5 business days
Expected delivery: October 10, 2024

Description of Betting on the Civil Service Examinations

In Betting on the Civil Service Examinations, En Li places the history of Chinese weixing, or "surname guessing," for civil service examinations in a larger context. Li traces institutional revenue innovations surrounding lottery regulation and depicts an expansive community stretching among Guangdong, Southeast Asia, and North America.

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