The Transformation of Rural China
- ISBN-10
- 0765605511
- ISBN-13
- 9780765605511
- Category
- China
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- M.E. Sharpe
- Author
- Jonathan Unger
Description
Here, Professor Unger presents a vivid picture of life in rural areas during the Maoist revolution, and then after the post-Mao disbandment of the collectives. A story of unexpected continuities amidst great change, Unger describes how rural administrations retain Maoist characteristics
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