Chinese Workers

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Focusing on the history of labor unrest, the book explores significant events such as the Hundred Flowers movement, the Cultural Revolution, and the 1989 Democracy Movement, revealing the complexities of workers' protests in China. Jackie Sheehan presents a comprehensive analysis that challenges the perception of Chinese workers as mere supporters of the Communist Party, illustrating their active resistance and highlighting the continuity of labor struggles throughout the decades. This work provides a deeper understanding of the political dynamics affecting industrial life in China.