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China's Road to Disaster

Mao, Central Politicians, and Provincial Leaders in the Unfolding of the Great Leap Forward, 1955-1959

By: Frederick C. Teiwes,Warren Sun

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China's Road to Disaster

Mao, Central Politicians, and Provincial Leaders in the Unfolding of the Great Leap Forward, 1955-1959

By: Frederick C. Teiwes,Warren Sun

This text analyzes the dramatic shifts in Chinese Communist Party economic policy during the mid to late 1950s which eventually resulted in 30 to 45 million deaths through starvation as a result of the failed policies of the Great Leap Forward. Teiwes examines both the substance and the process of economic policy-making in that period, explaining how the rational policies of opposing rash advance in 1956-57 gave way to the fanciful policies of the Great Leap, and assessing responsibility for the failure to adjust adequately those policies even as signs of disaster began to reach higher level decision makers. In telling this story, Teiwes focuses on key participants in the process throughout both "rational" and "utopian" phases - Mao, other top leaders, central economic bureaucracies and local party leaders. The analysis rejects both of the existing influential explanations in the field, the long dominant power politics approach focusing on alleged clashes within the top leadership, and David Bachman's recent institutional interpretation of the origins of the Great Leap. Instead, this study presents a detailed picture of an exceptionally Mao-dominated process, where no other actor challenged his position, where the boldest step any actor took was to try and influence his preferences, and where the system in effect became paralyzed while Mao kept changing signals as disaster unfolded.

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M.E. Sharpe

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0765637766

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The End of the Maoist Era: Chinese Politics During the Twilight of the Cultural Revolution, 1972-1976

Chinese Politics During the Twilight of the Cultural Revolution, 1972-1976

By: Frederick C Teiwes,Warren Sun

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The End of the Maoist Era: Chinese Politics During the Twilight of the Cultural Revolution, 1972-1976

Chinese Politics During the Twilight of the Cultural Revolution, 1972-1976

By: Frederick C Teiwes,Warren Sun

This book launches an ambitious reexamination of the elite politics behind one of the most remarkable transformations in the late twentieth century. As the first part of a new interpretation of the evolution of Chinese politics during the years 1972-82, it provides a detailed study of the end of the Maoist era, demonstrating Mao's continuing dominance even as his ability to control events ebbed away. The tensions within the "gang of four," the different treatment of Zhou Enlai and Deng Xiaoping, and the largely unexamined role of younger radicals are analyzed to reveal a view of the dynamic of elite politics that is at odds with accepted scholarship. The authors draw upon newly available documentary sources and extensive interviews with Chinese participants and historians to develop their challenging interpretation of one of the most poorly understood periods in the history of the People's Republic of China.

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729

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Routledge

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1317457013

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9781317457015

China's Road to Disaster: Mao, Central Politicians and Provincial Leaders in the Great Leap Forward, 1955-59

Mao, Central Politicians and Provincial Leaders in the Great Leap Forward, 1955-59

By: Frederick C Teiwes,Warren Sun

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China's Road to Disaster: Mao, Central Politicians and Provincial Leaders in the Great Leap Forward, 1955-59

Mao, Central Politicians and Provincial Leaders in the Great Leap Forward, 1955-59

By: Frederick C Teiwes,Warren Sun

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Routledge

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1315502801

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9781315502809

Skull Duggery

By: Warren Murphy,Richard Sapir

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Skull Duggery

By: Warren Murphy,Richard Sapir

Breathlessly action-packed and boasting a winning combination of thrills, humour and mysticism, the Destroyer is one of the bestselling series of all time.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1035999269

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9781035999262

Paradoxes of Post-Mao Rural Reform

Initial Steps toward a New Chinese Countryside, 1976-1981

By: Frederick C. Teiwes,Warren Sun

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Paradoxes of Post-Mao Rural Reform

Initial Steps toward a New Chinese Countryside, 1976-1981

By: Frederick C. Teiwes,Warren Sun

The decollectivization of Chinese agriculture in the early post-Mao period is widely recognized as a critical part of the overall reform program. But the political process leading to this outcome is poorly understood. A number of approaches have dominated the existing literature: 1) a power/policy struggle between Hua Guofeng’s alleged neo-Maoists and Deng Xiaoping’s reform coalition; 2) the power of the peasants; and 3) the leading role of provincial reformers. The first has no validity, while second and third must be viewed through more complex lenses. This study provides a new interpretation challenging conventional wisdom. Its key finding is that a game changer emerged in spring 1980 at the time Deng replaced Hua as CCP leader, but the significant change in policy was not a product of any clash between these two leaders. Instead, Deng endorsed Zhao Ziyang’s policy initiative that shifted emphasis away from Hua’s pro-peasant policy of increased resources to the countryside, to a pro-state policy that reduced the rural burden on national coffers. To replace the financial resources, policy measures including household farming were implemented with considerable provincial variations. The major unexpected production increases in 1982 confirmed the arrival of decollectivization as the template on the ground. The dynamics of this policy change has never been adequately explained. Paradoxes of Post-Mao Rural Reform offers a deep empirical study of critical developments involving politics from the highest levels in Beijing to China’s villages, and in the process challenges many broader accepted interpretations of the politics of reform. It is essential reading for students and scholars of contemporary Chinese political history.

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Routledge

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1317516168

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9781317516163

The Chinese National Character: From Nationhood to Individuality

From Nationhood to Individuality

By: Warren Sun

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The Chinese National Character: From Nationhood to Individuality

From Nationhood to Individuality

By: Warren Sun

This unique survey of the evolution of the modern Chinese national character incorporates a rich blend of history and theory as well as nation, gender, and film studies. It begins with the dawn of the concept of "nation" in China at the end of the Imperial period, and follows its development from early Republican China to the present People's Republic, drawing on themes of national identity, "Orientalness," racial evolution and purity, cultural and gender roles, regional animosities, historical impediments, and more. The book also takes up the changing American perceptions of Chinese personality development and gender, using materials from American popular culture.

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Routledge

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1315291150

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9781315291154

China’s Incomplete Military Transformation

Assessing the Weaknesses of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)

By: Michael S. Chase,Jeffrey Engstrom,Tai Ming Cheung,Kristen A. Gunness,Scott Warren Harold,Susan Puska,Samuel K. Berkowitz

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China’s Incomplete Military Transformation

Assessing the Weaknesses of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)

By: Michael S. Chase,Jeffrey Engstrom,Tai Ming Cheung,Kristen A. Gunness,Scott Warren Harold,Susan Puska,Samuel K. Berkowitz

Through extensive primary source analysis and independent analysis, this report seeks to answer a number of important questions regarding the state of China’s armed forces. The authors found that the PLA is keenly aware of its many weaknesses and is vigorously striving to correct them. Although it is only natural to focus on the PLA’s growing capabilities, understanding the PLA’s weaknesses—and its self-assessments—is no less important.

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201

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Rand Corporation

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0833088319

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9780833088314

China's Tibet?

Autonomy Or Assimilation

By: Warren W. Smith

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China's Tibet?

Autonomy Or Assimilation

By: Warren W. Smith

This groundbreaking book explores China's efforts to assimilate Tibet, in the process rewriting Tibetan history to conform to Beijing's goals. Warren W. Smith Jr. provides the historical context for understanding the current situation through an overview of China's actual--as opposed to its promised--policies toward Tibet over time. His clear-eyed appraisal of Chinese policy convincingly shows that the PRC's ultimate intention is assimilation rather than autonomy. The author argues that Beijing fears that any genuine autonomy or dialogue with the Dalai Lama will fuel renewed nationalism in "China's Tibet," as the Chinese leadership calls its possession. The book highlights China's past and current propaganda on Tibet to demonstrate China's sensitivity and defensiveness regarding the legitimacy of its rule. It traces the history of Sino-Tibetan dialogue to show how China has tried to use it to defuse Tibetan exile and international criticism, while making no concessions in regard to Tibetan autonomy. In the absence of any solution, Smith advocates the promotion of Tibet's right to self-determination as the most viable strategy for sustaining international attention and maintaining the most essential elements of Tibetan national identity. Smith's thoroughly informed work will be valuable not only to Tibet experts and students, but also to the larger world of Tibet activists, sympathizers, and others attempting to understand China's policies.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0742539903

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9780742539907

Accounting Principles, Volume 1

By: Jerry J. Weygandt,Donald E. Kieso,Paul D. Kimmel,Barbara Trenholm,Valerie Warren,Lori Novak

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Accounting Principles, Volume 1

By: Jerry J. Weygandt,Donald E. Kieso,Paul D. Kimmel,Barbara Trenholm,Valerie Warren,Lori Novak

Our top selling introductory accounting product Accounting Principles helps students succeed with its proven pedagogical framework, technical currency and an unparalleled robust suite of study and practice resources. It has been praised for its outstanding visual design, excellent writing style and clarity of presentation. The new eighth edition provides more opportunities to use technology and new features that empower students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to the world outside the classroom.

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John Wiley & Sons

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111950242X

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9781119502425

World Religions

By: Alfred Warren Matthews

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World Religions

By: Alfred Warren Matthews

This introduction to world religions discusses individual religions in depth. Every chapter includes sections on the history and the world view of each religion. Quotes and scriptures from different religious texts appear throughout. There are 24 maps, one timeline per chapter and a running glossary to give students a clear picture of each religion. This second edition features improved maps, new deeper consideration topics, and pronunciation guides.

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Wadsworth Publishing Company

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0314045988

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9780314045980

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China's Road to Disaster

China's Road to Disaster

The End of the Maoist Era: Chinese Politics During the Twilight of the Cultural Revolution, 1972-1976

The End of the Maoist Era: Chinese Politics During the Twilight of the Cultural Revolution, 1972-1976

China's Road to Disaster: Mao, Central Politicians and Provincial Leaders in the Great Leap Forward, 1955-59

China's Road to Disaster: Mao, Central Politicians and Provincial Leaders in the Great Leap Forward, 1955-59

Skull Duggery

Skull Duggery

Paradoxes of Post-Mao Rural Reform

Paradoxes of Post-Mao Rural Reform

The Chinese National Character: From Nationhood to Individuality

The Chinese National Character: From Nationhood to Individuality

China’s Incomplete Military Transformation

China’s Incomplete Military Transformation

China's Tibet?

China's Tibet?

Accounting Principles, Volume 1

Accounting Principles, Volume 1

World Religions

World Religions

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