China Under Communism

Kort, Michael G.

ISBN 10: 1562944509 ISBN 13: 9781562944506

Publisher: Millbrook Pr, 1994

Synopsis

Examines the often rocky course of communism in China in an exploration of the sacrifices and gains it has brought to the people and the society that resulted.

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Gr. 9-12. Kort provides a detailed, yet concise history of the Communist movement in China, starting with a brief look at the empire, then guiding readers through the republic, socialist China, and Mao's Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution, ending with the rise to power of Deng Xiaoping. The author views China as a country perpetually wandering between two worlds, trying to escape the traditions of the past but not quite achieving the future. This theme offers rich opportunities for discussion from both historical and cultural perspectives. The material is well organized and accented with quotes from Chinese leaders and philosophers. The writing is smooth and easy to follow, but the subject matter is difficult. Kort, an expert on the topic, does not write "down" to his readers, which can make the going rough at times. The planned photos and prints will go a long way toward improving comprehension by putting faces on the personalities discussed. This extremely informative account has an excellent index, a helpful glossary, and a solid suggested reading list. Keep it in mind as a good in-a-nutshell overview of the subject. Jeanne Triner

About this edition

• Publisher: Millbrook Pr
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 1562944509
• ISBN 13: 9781562944506
• Binding: Library Binding