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Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, the narrative follows a group of Beijing students who volunteered to convert Yunnan's lush rainforests into rubber plantations. Their journey highlights the intersection of youthful idealism and political upheaval, ultimately showcasing their significant role in shaping China's post-Maoist landscape. The book explores themes of sacrifice, environmental impact, and the complex legacy of this transformation.
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Finding China's Lost Generation, John Israel
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Finding China's Lost Generation
- Subtitle
- The Beijing Fifty-five
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Israel
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 136
- ISBN13
- 9781538174241
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, the narrative follows a group of Beijing students who volunteered to convert Yunnan's lush rainforests into rubber plantations. Their journey highlights the intersection of youthful idealism and political upheaval, ultimately showcasing their significant role in shaping China's post-Maoist landscape. The book explores themes of sacrifice, environmental impact, and the complex legacy of this transformation.