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Discover the profound insights of China’s Dream, a groundbreaking exploration of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as a cultural powerhouse. This compelling book delves into the narratives crafted by the CPC to shape its history, focusing on themes of national rejuvenation and cultural renaissance that resonate with a fifth of humanity. With 240 pages, this essential read uncovers the transformation of the Party under the leadership of Mao Zedong, contrasting its past ideals of collectivism and self-sacrifice against its current embrace of market capitalism and a new ethical framework. Kerry Brown's expert analysis addresses the resulting crisis of values within the CPC and how it attempts to navigate complex social dynamics. This book is not merely a political commentary; it’s an enlightening journey through the cultural fabric of modern China, revealing the lesser-known consequences of the great economic revolution people often discuss. Perfect for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of Chinese culture and politics seeking to grasp the intricate developments within this influential institution. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509524570. Year: 2018. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509524570
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 240
Description:
The Communist Party of China (CPC) is one of the great political forces of modern times. In charge of the destiny of a fifth of humanity, it survives despite the collapse of similar systems elsewhere. Few, however, understand the sources of this resilience, or, for that matter, what the Party itself stands for. China™s Dream is the first book to explore the Communist Party as a cultural, rather than a political, entity. It looks at the narratives the Party has created to recount its own history, with the moral story about national rejuvenation and renaissance that these encode. It does not shy away from the thorny issue of how a Party under Mao Zedong, one associated with self-sacrifice, collectivist effort, and anti-individualism, came to pragmatically embrace market capitalism and a new ethics. The tensions to which this gives rise have resulted in a crisis of values, which is now being addressed “ with very mixed results “ by the CPC. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of contemporary China, Kerry Brown takes us on a unique and fascinating journey through the least understood aspect of China today “ not the great economic revolution in the material world, but the deep cultural revolution already underway in Chinese people™s daily lives.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509524570
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 240
Description:
The Communist Party of China (CPC) is one of the great political forces of modern times. In charge of the destiny of a fifth of humanity, it survives despite the collapse of similar systems elsewhere. Few, however, understand the sources of this resilience, or, for that matter, what the Party itself stands for. China™s Dream is the first book to explore the Communist Party as a cultural, rather than a political, entity. It looks at the narratives the Party has created to recount its own history, with the moral story about national rejuvenation and renaissance that these encode. It does not shy away from the thorny issue of how a Party under Mao Zedong, one associated with self-sacrifice, collectivist effort, and anti-individualism, came to pragmatically embrace market capitalism and a new ethics. The tensions to which this gives rise have resulted in a crisis of values, which is now being addressed “ with very mixed results “ by the CPC. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of contemporary China, Kerry Brown takes us on a unique and fascinating journey through the least understood aspect of China today “ not the great economic revolution in the material world, but the deep cultural revolution already underway in Chinese people™s daily lives.