Mao's Cultural Army
- 269bladzijden
- 10 uur lezen
This study explores the role of drama troupes tasked with roaming the countryside in support of Mao's communist revolution in China.
Cambridge Studies in de Geschiedenis van de Volksrepubliek China Reeks
Deze serie duikt in de complexe sociale, politieke en culturele geschiedenis van socialistisch China. Door gebruik te maken van nieuwe bronnen en nauwgezet onderzoek, onderzoekt het regionale verschillen en de onbedoelde gevolgen van het bewind van de Communistische Partij. De boeken bieden prikkelende, grondig onderzochte inzichten voor een breed publiek, met diverse disciplines en benaderingen. Het verkent de Chinese geschiedenis vanaf 1949 en plaatst deze in een mondiale context.
Aanbevolen leesvolgorde
In this empirically rich exploration of the social and cultural significance of Chinese communist legal practice in constructing marriage and gender relations in the turbulent period from 1940 to 1960, Xiaoping Cong interrogates the development of the revolutionary principle of 'self- determination' in the choice of marriage partner.
Marriage, Law and Gender in Revolutionary China
- 346bladzijden
- 13 uur lezen
The book delves into how Chinese communist legal practices shaped marriage and gender relations between 1940 and 1960, highlighting their social and cultural implications during a transformative era. It examines the intersection of law, societal norms, and gender roles, providing insight into the complexities of personal relationships amid political upheaval. Through this lens, the text uncovers the broader impact of legal frameworks on the lives of individuals and the evolving dynamics within Chinese society.
Across the Great Divide
- 226bladzijden
- 8 uur lezen
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.