Frank Dikötter is a distinguished historian whose works have fundamentally reshaped understandings of modern China. His scholarship delves into complex historical processes, from the discourse of race to profound societal and political transformations. Dikötter is known for his meticulous research, uncovering lesser-known facets of Chinese history and offering readers a richer, more nuanced perspective. His analyses provide deep insights into the past and its enduring impact.
In China After Mao, award-winning historian Frank Dikoetter explores how the People's Republic of China was transformed from a backwater economy in the 1970s into the world superpower of today. His account is the first to be based on hundreds of previously unseen archival documents, from the secret minutes of top party meetings to confidential bank reports.