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Routledge - The Spiral Road: Chinese Village History Book

Name: Routledge - The Spiral Road: Chinese Village History Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore forty years of transformation in Southeast China through the eyes of a leading Party cadre from Lin Village. This historical account provides a direct look at the turbulent events that shaped individuals and families over several decades. From the initial Land Reform and the downfall of landlords to the political shifts of the Great Leap Forward and the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, this book covers the massive changes occurring in the Chinese countryside. Readers gain a unique perspective on how poor peasants rose to political power and how recent efforts have worked to restore rational, pragmatic policies. The narrative tracks the considerable magnitude of change since 1949, noting how most villagers have benefited from tangible improvements in their lives. This work is an essential read for those interested in Asian history, political evolution, and the social shifts within rural China.

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Provides a firsthand account of forty years of political and social change in a Southeast Chinese village.

Details the historical impact of the Land Reform and the rise of poor peasants to political power.

Examines the effects of the Great Leap Forward and the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution on local families.

Tracks the transition toward recent pragmatic and rational policies within the Chinese countryside.

Offers a deep look at the significant improvements in village life and tangible benefits seen since 1949.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367296268
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Asia
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 13 September 2019
Listed Since: 10 September 2019

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