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Burying Mao
Chinese Politics in the Age of Deng Xiaoping - Updated Edition
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The book delves into the intense political struggle in China following Mao Zedong's death, highlighting the clash between orthodox Marxists and reform-minded leaders. It chronicles the pivotal role of Deng Xiaoping in supporting the reformers, who ultimately triumphed but at significant costs. Richard Baum offers a detailed exploration of the generational conflict, contrasting the ideals of aging revolutionaries with the pragmatism of their successors. The narrative provides a nuanced analysis of the reform process and its complexities in shaping modern China.
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- Title
- Burying Mao
- Subtitle
- Chinese Politics in the Age of Deng Xiaoping - Updated Edition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Baum
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 1996
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 532
- ISBN13
- 9780691036373
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The book delves into the intense political struggle in China following Mao Zedong's death, highlighting the clash between orthodox Marxists and reform-minded leaders. It chronicles the pivotal role of Deng Xiaoping in supporting the reformers, who ultimately triumphed but at significant costs. Richard Baum offers a detailed exploration of the generational conflict, contrasting the ideals of aging revolutionaries with the pragmatism of their successors. The narrative provides a nuanced analysis of the reform process and its complexities in shaping modern China.