Mao Tse-Tung in the Scales of History: A Preliminary Assessment Organized by the China Quarterly
(Part of the Contemporary China Institute Publications Series)
No Customer Reviews
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
Mao Tse-tung was one of the most influential leaders of the twentieth century. In this 1977 book, eleven scholars renowned for their penetrating and lively analysis of Mao during his life, here make their assessments of his career and influence, after his death. They consider Mao's claims to be an original thinker; the practical side of his career; his ideas on education; his economic and international preoccupations; and his personality as a Chinese. Dick Wilson's introduction indicates some of the common themes, showing inter alia that Mao was neither as politically powerful, nor intellectually consistent and creative, as outsiders seem to have thought: that, on the contrary, his strength lay in his longevity, his concern for the methodology of social change, and those moral qualities that distinguished him. Very much of its time, this book will be essential reading for anyone wishing to assess China's political history.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521291909
ISBN13:9780521291903
Release Date:September 1977
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:344 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"
Related Subjects
Ancient Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History China History Humanities WorldCustomer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
