Mao : A Reinterpretation

Feigon, Lee

ISBN 10: 1566635225 / ISBN 13: 9781566635226

Published by Dee Publisher, Ivan R., 2003

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Synopsis:

Mr. Feigon argues that the movements for which Mao is almost universally condemned today—the Great Leap Forward and especially the Cultural Revolution—were in many ways beneficial for the Chinese people. While not glossing over Maos mistakes, he contends that the Chinese leader should be largely praised for many of his later efforts. In reevaluating Maos contributions, this interpretive study reverses the curve of criticism. Feigon performs a service by reclaiming the historical context of Maos crazed era. He has written a concise work that forces the reader to recall the circumstances that abetted Maos reign. —Far Eastern Economic Review

About the Author: Lee Feigon’s earlier books, China Rising (on the Tiananmen Square uprising) and Demystifying Tibet, were widely praised for their authoritative presentation. Mr. Feigon is professor of East Asian Studies at Colby College, and lives in Waterville, Maine, and Winnetka, Illinois.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mao : A Reinterpretation
Publisher: Dee Publisher, Ivan R.
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: Reprint.