Elite structure and the revitalization vs. revolutionary movements in China and Japan 1840-1895 /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Yang, Nan, 1952-
Other Authors:	Kuvlesky, William P. (degree committee member.), Unterberger, Betty M. (degree committee member.), Zey, Mary A. (degree committee member.)
Format:	Thesis Book
Language:	English
Published:	1993.
Subjects:	1800-1899 Elite (Social sciences) > China > History. Elite (Social sciences) > Japan > History. Major sociology. Elite (Social sciences) Politics and government. China > Politics and government > 19th century. Japan > Politics and government > 19th century. China. Japan. Academic theses. History.
Online Access:	Link to OAKTrust copy ProQuest, Abstract

Description
Abstract:	This study attempts to explain the political developments of Qing China and Tokugawa Japan of the late 19th century from a new perspective, one focused on the elite structure. I argue that neither Marxian nor Weberian cultural perspective is adequate for explaining why a revitalization movement took place in China, as compared to Japan where a revolutionary movement occurred during this period. Rather, the fact that Qing China had a homogeneous elite structure and Tokugawa Japan a heterogeneous elite structure can better explain the two contrasting social movements in response to the Western challenges they faced.
Item Description:	"Major Subject: Sociology." Vita.
Physical Description:	vi, 252 leaves ; 28 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.