Mao: A Reinterpretation

Description:

A re-evaluation of Mao Zedong's leadership of China. Lee Feigon seeks a more informed perspective on one of the most important political leaders of the 20th century. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR013113657

About this title:

• 3.38
  58 ratings by Goodreads

Synopsis: Mr. Feigon argues that the movements for which Mao is almost universally condemned today—the Great Leap Forward and especially the Cultural Revolution—were in many ways beneficial for the Chinese people. While not glossing over Mao's mistakes, he contends that the Chinese leader should be largely praised for many of his later efforts. In reevaluating Mao's contributions, this interpretive study reverses the curve of criticism. Feigon performs a service by reclaiming the historical context of Mao's crazed era. He has written a concise work that forces the reader to recall the circumstances that abetted Mao's reign. —Far Eastern Economic Review

From the Publisher: This book reverses the recent curve of criticism of Mao Tse-tung, seeing Mao's late-in-life contributions to the Chinese revolution more favorably while taking a more critical view of his earlier efforts.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mao: A Reinterpretation
Publisher: Ivan R Dee, Inc, United States, Chicago
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair