The People's Health: Health Intervention and Delivery in Mao's China, 1949-1983 Volume 2

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The book offers a comprehensive examination of health care and medicine during Maoist China, revealing the intricate connections between local needs, cultural values, and available resources. Zhou Xun delves into how political decisions and social engineering shaped the health experiences of individuals, highlighting the unexpected outcomes that arose from these policies. This study provides a distinctive perspective on the intersection of health and communism, shedding light on the lived realities of the population during this transformative period.