Mao Cult

Rhetoric and Ritual in China's Cultural Revolution

Autor*innen

• Daniel Leese

Parameter

• 324 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• China
• Geschichte

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The book delves into the origins and development of the cult surrounding Mao Zedong, exploring how it was strategically employed to secure the loyalty of the Chinese populace. It examines the mechanisms of propaganda, the role of ideology, and the impact of this cult on society and politics in China. Through historical analysis, the author reveals the complexities of Mao's influence and the lasting effects of his cult on the nation.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Einband: Hardcover