【原文出處】清史研究 【原刊地名】京 【原刊期號】199604 【原刊頁號】11-19 【分類號】K91 【分類名】中國地理 【復(fù)印期號】199704 【標(biāo)題】清代縣制研究 【作者】鄭秦 【正文】 In order to shed light on the existence of autocracy in China,thisessay examines the institutional framework and activities of the Qingcounty governments.The adiministrative staff in the county governmentwas primarily composed of regular officials,assistant officials,clerksand private secretaries.Although the Qing government took a series ofstep aimed at strengthening official disciple,graft remained common.Most officials kept to their old ways and many neglected their duties.This proves that autocratic government without democratic institutions,Ca 【譯者】ot solve the problems of official corruption.