The Political Thought Of Mao Tse Tung
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At the heart of one of the twentieth century's most consequential political transformations stands a single, formidable mind — and Stuart R. Schram's landmark work presents the most comprehensive and rigorous English-language analysis of that mind's ideological architecture. This authoritative anthology and commentary chronicles the evolution of Mao Tse-tung's political philosophy, tracing his thought from its early revolutionary roots through the consolidation of Communist power in China, drawing on an extensive collection of Mao's own writings, speeches, and directives to construct a vivid and unflinching portrait of the man who reshaped a nation of hundreds of millions. Schram, one of the foremost Western scholars of Chinese politics, argues with precision and clarity that Mao's ideology cannot be understood as a simple derivative of Soviet Marxism-Leninism, but rather as a distinctly Chinese synthesis shaped by nationalism, peasant revolution, and an intensely pragmatic will to power. The work situates Mao's thought within its broader historical and cultural context, illuminating the tensions between dogma and improvisation that defined the Maoist project. A cornerstone of political science and modern Asian studies, this volume raises questions about ideology, leadership, and revolution that remain urgently relevant — leaving the reader to ponder just how much of the world Mao's thought continues to shape today.
Author: Stuart R. Schram
Format: Paperback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the heart of one of the twentieth century's most consequential political transformations stands a single, formidable mind — and Stuart R. Schram's landmark work presents the most comprehensive and rigorous English-language analysis of that mind's ideological architecture. This authoritative anthology and commentary chronicles the evolution of Mao Tse-tung's political philosophy, tracing his thought from its early revolutionary roots through the consolidation of Communist power in China, drawing on an extensive collection of Mao's own writings, speeches, and directives to construct a vivid and unflinching portrait of the man who reshaped a nation of hundreds of millions. Schram, one of the foremost Western scholars of Chinese politics, argues with precision and clarity that Mao's ideology cannot be understood as a simple derivative of Soviet Marxism-Leninism, but rather as a distinctly Chinese synthesis shaped by nationalism, peasant revolution, and an intensely pragmatic will to power. The work situates Mao's thought within its broader historical and cultural context, illuminating the tensions between dogma and improvisation that defined the Maoist project. A cornerstone of political science and modern Asian studies, this volume raises questions about ideology, leadership, and revolution that remain urgently relevant — leaving the reader to ponder just how much of the world Mao's thought continues to shape today.