Mao's Cultural Army
- 269pages
- 10 heures de lecture
This study explores the role of drama troupes tasked with roaming the countryside in support of Mao's communist revolution in China.
Études Cambridge sur l'histoire de la République populaire de ChineSéries
Cette série explore l'histoire sociale, politique et culturelle complexe de la Chine socialiste. Tirant parti de nouvelles sources et de recherches méticuleuses, elle examine les variations régionales et les conséquences imprévues du règne du Parti communiste. Les livres offrent des perspectives stimulantes et rigoureusement étudiées à un large public, en adoptant diverses disciplines et approches. Elle explore l'histoire chinoise à partir de 1949, en la plaçant dans un contexte mondial.
Ordre de lecture recommandé
In this empirically rich exploration of the social and cultural significance of Chinese communist legal practice in constructing marriage and gender relations in the turbulent period from 1940 to 1960, Xiaoping Cong interrogates the development of the revolutionary principle of 'self- determination' in the choice of marriage partner.
Marriage, Law and Gender in Revolutionary China
- 346pages
- 13 heures de lecture
The book delves into how Chinese communist legal practices shaped marriage and gender relations between 1940 and 1960, highlighting their social and cultural implications during a transformative era. It examines the intersection of law, societal norms, and gender roles, providing insight into the complexities of personal relationships amid political upheaval. Through this lens, the text uncovers the broader impact of legal frameworks on the lives of individuals and the evolving dynamics within Chinese society.
Across the Great Divide
- 226pages
- 8 heures de lecture
This revisionist history of China's sent-down youth movement draws on rich archival research to show how participants in the movement - the sent-down youth, their parents, and local government officials - disregarded, circumvented, and manipulated state policy, ultimately undermining a decade- long Maoist project.