Examines China's future and political balance of power by analyzing the goals and methods of Hua Kuo-feng, Mao's successor, together with domestic problems, social and economic developments, and foreign relations
This book presents a comprehensive biography of Mao Zedong, from his childhood and education to his encounter with Marxism, his involvement in the revolution, to the peak of his power and the period of his rule in the People's Republic of China. The author analyzes Mao's character, ideology, political and military decisions, and the historical impact of his leadership, both achievements and con…
This authoritative biography explores the life, ideology, and political legacy of Mao Zedong, the revolutionary leader who shaped modern China. Ross Terrill traces Mao’s rise from rural origins to his leadership of the Chinese Communist Party and the establishment of the People’s Republic of China. The book examines Mao’s philosophies, political strategies, personal relationships, and the…
This past spring, the outbreak of SARS grabbed the attention of the world. The schizophrenic, paranoid way the Chinese government handled the outbreak perfectly illustrated the danger of a political system unaccountable to its citizens. In The New Chinese Empire, Ross Terrill assesses this government, and the central question it raises: Is the People's Republic of China, whose polity is a hybri…