The cultural revolution a very short introduction book pdf

Part of the chinese literature and culture in the world book series clcw. Sharply written and highly readable, the american revolution. A very short introduction very short introductions 1 by allison, robert j. A very short introduction explores the major philosophical ideas of the confucian tradition, showing their profound impact on state ideology, imperial government, the civil service examination system, domestic life, and social relations over the course of twentysix centuries. Nov 02, 2011 very short introductions chinas decadelong great proletarian cultural revolution shook the politics of china and the world. A concise explanation of a still controversial movement. This very short introduction chronicles maos journey from peasant child to ruler of the most populous nation on earth. Richard curt kraus is the author of the cultural revolution 3. Allison, 9780190225063, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The chinese cultural revolution central intelligence agency. Exploring the origins, concept, and the idea and ideal of the university and college, universities and colleges. Eventually, the series will encompass every major academic discipline, offering all students an accessible and abundant reference library. On one level the revolution was a way for mao to regain control over decisionmaking in china. Allison is professor of history at suffolk university.

Oxfords very short introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjectsfrom islam to sociology, politics to classics. Oxfords very short introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects from islam to sociology, politics to classics, and literary theory to history. You must not circulate this book in any other binding or cover. It gives the reader a brief outline of the cr events in chronological order, then delves into various aspects of the cr. The books are concise introductions to particular subjects, intended for a general audience but written by experts. This engaging overview of the field combines an accessible account of some of the disciplines guiding principles and methodology with abundant examples and illustrations of anthropologists at work. A very short introduction illuminates chinas decadelong great proletarian cultural revolution. The cultural revolution s short term effects may have been felt mainly in chinas cities, but its longterm effects would impact the entire country for decades to come. A very short introduction very short introductions by allen, robert c. First synthesis of structural and cultural approaches to revolution studies. Whether or not we regard the american revolution of 1776 as an eruption of equal. A very short introduction offers a concise introduction to this seminal event in american history.

Moving beyond mao zedong, this vsi links beijings elite politics to broader aspects of society and culture, highlighting many changes in daily life, employment, and the economy. Chinas decadelong great proletarian cultural revolution shook the politics of. The very short introductions series from oxford university. A very short introduction very short introductions reprint by knight, alan isbn. A very short introduction and millions of other books are available for instant access. A very short introduction illuminates chinas decade long great proletarian cultural revolution. A very short introduction very short introductions, published 2012 under isbn 9780199740550 and isbn 0199740550. A very short introduction chronicles maos journey from peasant child to ruler of china. Very short introductions chinas decadelong great proletarian cultural revolution shook the politics of china and the world. Very short introductions discover vsis from oxford now online. Every very short introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question, demonstrating how the subject has developed and how it has influenced society.

There are several motives that scholars discuss for maos decision to encourage the cultural revolution. Even as we approach its fiftieth anniversary, the movement remains so contentious that the chinese communist party still forbids fully open investigation of its origins, development, and conclusion. The very short introductions series from oxford university press contains hundreds of titles in. The french revolution is super cool, super iconic, and full of coincidences read. Considering links between universities and colleges and the economy, and the role of the former within society, it asks how the university and college can be politically. A very short introduction by richard curt kraus, 9780199740550, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A very short introduction very short introductions original by kraus, richard curt isbn. The cultural revolution is the name given to maos attempt to reassert his beliefs in china. Moving beyond the figure of mao zedong, richard curt kraus links beijings elite politics to broader aspects of society and culture, highlighting many changes in daily. If rural china was not much affected by the cultural revolution, why do you, the ccp and many of the elite intelligentsia keep repeating that the cultural revolution was a tenyear calamity for china.

Paul betts has written a book that is central to a new understanding of. A giant of 20th century history, mao zedong played many roles. Oxfords very short introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjectsfrom islam to sociology, politics to classics, literary. The united states and the muslim world, 17761815 oup, 1995. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume provides trenchant and provocative yet always balanced discussions of the central issues in a given. He was a founder of both the chinese communist party and the red army, and for many years he fought on two fronts, for control of the party and in an armed struggle for the partys control of the country. As a giant of 20th century history, mao zedong played many roles. Discover a new topic or subject with these intelligent and serious introductions written by authors who are experts in their field. Click download or read online button to get mao book now. A very short introduction very short introductions at. The cultural revolution, formally the great proletarian cultural revolution, was a sociopolitical. A historiographical study in 1965, mao zedong believed that his socialist campaign was being threatened by liu shaoqi and his comrades who, in maos eyes, were traitors to the revolution because they shied away from a genuine mass movement. Chapter 5 what it started the revolution began as an assertion of national sovereignty. At any rate, in the short term, an unreniitting hostility to.

Social and cultural anthropology pdf books library land. First, the cultural revolution was a very violent event and we dont hear much about that in the book, which in my opinion might cause some interpretative distortions. This very short introduction has been fully updated for a fourth edition, to include recent developments in. A very short introduction to the cultural revolution. Apr 25, 20 this very short introduction chronicles maos journey from peasant child to ruler of the most populous nation on earth. Very short introductions vsi are a book series published by the oxford university press oup.

A very short introduction very short introductions ebook. He was a founder of both the chinese communist party and the red army. Part of the bestselling very short introduction series over six million copies sold worldwide. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He is now heavily dependent on the military for support. Sep 05, 2017 if you want to know what anthropology is, look at what anthropologists do, write the authors of social and cultural anthropology. Richard curt kraus chinas decadelong great proletarian cultural revolution shook the politics of china and the world. Richard curt kraus author of the cultural revolution. Kraus, richard curt is the author of the cultural revolution. It was proletarian more in aspiration than in reality, given that four. Looking beyond mao, the cultural revolution has made it inore likely that the. Chinas decadelong great proletarian cultural revolution shook the politics of china and the world. It is informative, insightful and accessible to the general readers.

This book presents a concise introduction and analysis of chinas decade long 19661976 cultural revolution from the political, cultural, economical and diplomatic perspectives. A very short introduction richard curt kraus very short introductions. A very short introduction very short introductions. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume in this series provides trenchant and provocativeyet always balanced and. Spending more time on red guard violence would make much sense along with the authors stress on the cultural aspect of the revolution, because of its antitraditional and. Stephen decatur, american naval hero, 17791820 2005. A reinterpretation of the soviet industrial revolution 2003, both of which won the ranki prize of the economic history association, the british industrial revolution in global perspective 2009. Even as we approach its fiftieth anniversary, the movement.

I now have a much clearer grasp of the complex society in pre revolution. This book covered the revolution in an indepth manner, although the book is a very short introduction. Mao had been less than a dynamic leader from the late 1950s on, and feared others in the party might be taking on a leading role that weakened his power within the party and the country. Find out more see the full list of titles currently available. The agricultural development of the south midlands, 14501850 2009, and farm to factory. Globalization has become one of the defining buzzwords of our time a term that describes a variety of accelerating economic, political, cultural, ideological, and environmental processes that are rapidly altering our experience of the world. Aug 23, 2001 william doyle is your leading british historian on the french revolution, and because this darn series a very short introduction seems to be quite popular, youd kind of hope that doyle would write a little something on the french revolution. Expansive historical range, from ancient greece and rome to the revolutions in the arab world in 2011. William doyle is your leading british historian on the french revolution, and because this darn series a very short introduction seems to be quite popular, youd kind of hope that doyle would write a little something on the french revolution. One of many quotations in the little red book maos quotations that the red guards would. On the other hand, senior officials, most notably liu shaoqi, deng xiaoping, peng dehuai and he long, were purged or exiled. A very short introduction discusses one of the worlds oldest, most resilient and adaptable institutions. But even 30 years after the cultural revolution and 20 years.

Yet it was also during the cultural revolution that china and the united states tempered their long hostility one of the innovations in this period that sowed the seeds for chinas subsequent decades of spectacular economic growth. The tangshan earthquake and the death of maos china. A very short introduction by william doyle via amazon uk this is an excellent brief and fluent account of the key causes, events, ideas and legacy of french revolution. Pdf the cultural revolution a very short introduction. A very short introduction provides its reader with as comprehensive a look at american political, social and cultural history as is possible in under 200 small pages the standard format for the very short introduction series, whose books are not only short but small as well and in a well written manner. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.