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Mao Zedong And China In The Twentiethcentury World: A Concise History (Asiapacific: Culture, Politics, And Society),New
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Throughout This Lively And Concise Historical Account Of Mao Zedongs Life And Thought, Rebecca E. Karl Places The Revolutionary Leaders Personal Experiences, Social Visions And Theory, Military Strategies, And Developmental And Foreign Policies In A Dynamic Narrative Of The Chinese Revolution. She Situates Mao And The Revolution In A Global Setting Informed By Imperialism, Decolonization, And Third Worldism, And Discusses Worldwide Trends In Politics, The Economy, Military Power, And Territorial Sovereignty. Karl Begins With Maos Early Life In A Small Village In Hunan Province, Documenting His Relationships With His Parents, Passion For Education, And Political Awakening During The Fall Of The Qing Dynasty In Late 1911. She Traces His Transition From Liberal To Communist Over The Course Of The Next Decade, His Early Critiques Of The Subjugation Of Women, And The Gathering Force Of The May 4Th Movement For Reform And Radical Change. Describing Maos Rise To Power, She Delves Into The Dynamics Of Communist Organizing In An Overwhelmingly Agrarian Society, And Maos Confrontations With Chiang Kaishek And Other Nationalist Conservatives. She Also Considers His Marriages And Romantic Liaisons And Their Relation To Mao As The Revolutionary Founder Of Communism In China. After Analyzing Maos Stormy Tenure As Chairman Of The Peoples Republic Of China, Karl Concludes By Examining His Legacy In China From His Death In 1976 Through The Beijing Olympics In 2008.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mao Zedong and China in the Twentieth-Century World'? A: The book provides a concise historical account of Mao Zedong's life and thought, exploring his revolutionary leadership, military strategies, and policies within the context of the Chinese revolution and global events.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Rebecca E. Karl, a recognized scholar in the field of Asian studies.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 13, 2010.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 216 pages.
- Q: What aspects of Mao Zedong's life does the book cover? A: The book covers Mao's early life, his political awakening, his rise to power, and his legacy in China after his death.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides valuable insights, making it suitable for academic study in history and political science.
- Q: Does this book include analysis of Mao's policies? A: Yes, it includes an analysis of Mao's developmental and foreign policies as well as his military strategies.
- Q: What themes are explored in relation to Mao's leadership? A: Themes include imperialism, decolonization, third worldism, and the dynamics of Communist organizing in an agrarian society.
- Q: Is there any discussion of Mao's personal life in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses Mao's marriages, romantic liaisons, and how they relate to his role as a revolutionary leader.