This series delves into the intricate social, political, and cultural history of socialist China. Leveraging new sources and meticulous research, it examines regional variations and the unintended consequences of Communist Party rule. The books offer stimulating, rigorously researched insights for a broad audience, embracing diverse disciplines and approaches. It explores Chinese history from 1949 onwards, placing it within a global context.
This revisionist history of China's sent-down youth movement draws on rich archival research to show how participants in the movement - the sent-down youth, their parents, and local government officials - disregarded, circumvented, and manipulated state policy, ultimately undermining a decade- long Maoist project.