Maurice Meisner:Mao Zedong: Ein politisches und intellektuelles Porträt von Maurice Meisner (englisch) H
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The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Mao Zedong by Maurice Meisner Revolutionary and ruler, Marxist and nationalist, liberator and despot, Mao Zedong takes a place among the iconic leaders of the twentieth century. In this new book, Maurice Meisner offers a balanced portrait and in-depth account of the man who defined modern China. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Revolutionary and ruler, Marxist and nationalist, liberator and despot, Mao Zedong takes a place among the iconic leaders of the twentieth century. In this book, Maurice Meisner offers a balanced portrait of the man who defined modern China. From his role as leader of a communist revolution in a war-torn and largely rural country to the disasters of the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, the relationship between Mao's ideas and his political action is highly disputed. With unparalleled authority, Meisner shows how Mao's unique sinification of Marxism provides the key to looking at this extraordinary political career. The first part of the book is devoted to Mao's revolutionary leadership before 1949, in particular the influence of the liberal and anarchist ideas of the May Fourth era, his discovery of Marxism, Leninism and his conviction that peasants held the potential for revolution. In the second part, Meisner analyses Mao's early successes as a nationalist unifier and modernizer, the failure of his socialism and his eventual transformation into a tyrant. Back Cover Revolutionary and ruler, Marxist and nationalist, liberator and despot, Mao Zedong takes a place among the iconic leaders of the twentieth century. In this book, Maurice Meisner offers a balanced portrait of the man who defined modern China. From his role as leader of a communist revolution in a war-torn and largely rural country to the disasters of the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, the relationship between Mao's ideas and his political action is highly disputed. With unparalleled authority, Meisner shows how Mao's unique sinification of Marxism provides the key to looking at this extraordinary political career. The first part of the book is devoted to Mao's revolutionary leadership before 1949, in particular the influence of the liberal and anarchist ideas of the May Fourth era, his discovery of Marxism, Leninism and his conviction that peasants held the potential for revolution. In the second part, Meisner analyses Mao's early successes as a nationalist unifier and modernizer, the failure of his socialism and his eventual transformation into a tyrant. Flap Revolutionary and ruler, Marxist and nationalist, liberator and despot, Mao Zedong takes a place among the iconic leaders of the twentieth century. In this book, Maurice Meisner offers a balanced portrait of the man who defined modern China. From his role as leader of a communist revolution in a war-torn and largely rural country to the disasters of the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, the relationship between Mao's ideas and his political action is highly disputed. With unparalleled authority, Meisner shows how Mao's unique sinification of Marxism provides the key to looking at this extraordinary political career. The first part of the book is devoted to Mao's revolutionary leadership before 1949, in particular the influence of the liberal and anarchist ideas of the May Fourth era, his discovery of Marxism, Leninism and his conviction that peasants held the potential for revolution. In the second part, Meisner analyses Mao's early successes as a nationalist unifier and modernizer, the failure of his socialism and his eventual transformation into a tyrant. Author Biography Maurice Meisner is Harvey Goldberg Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Table of Contents Preface. Acknowledgements. Map. A Note on Chinese Names. 1. Youth (1893-1921). 2. Communism and Marxism. 3. Peasant Revolution. 4. Nationalism and Social Revolution, 1935-49. 5. Mao Zedong in Power: Nationalism and Modernization (1949-57). 6. Utopianism. 7. The Cultural Revolution and the Exhaustion of Maoism. Epilogue: Progress and Tyranny, Marxism and Maoism. Notes. Writings of Mao Zedong. Bibliography. Index. Review "A stimulating argument, useful for both novices and established scholars." History "Meisner is uniquely qualified by political commitment, professional experience, and scholarly talent to produce this important new biography of Mao. He offers a reasoned, indeed regretful, Marxist analysis of Mao's role in the Chinese revolution, acknowledging his successes but particularly seeking to understand the roots of Maos dictatorship and the many tragedies befell China under his sway. In this way, Meisner offers a useful and compelling narrative that truly provides food for thought." Timothy Cheek, University of British Columbia "Meisner's updated assessment of Mao Zedong once again offers the best available intellectual history of Mao's life and deeds." Lee Feigon, University of Chicago Long Description Revolutionary and ruler, Marxist and nationalist, liberator and despot, Mao Zedong takes a place among the iconic leaders of the twentieth century. In this book, Maurice Meisner offers a balanced portrait of the man who defined modern China. From his role as leader of a communist revolution in a war-torn and largely rural country to the disasters of the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, the relationship between Mao's ideas and his political action is highly disputed. With unparalleled authority, Meisner shows how Mao's unique sinification of Marxism provides the key to looking at this extraordinary political career. The first part of the book is devoted to Mao's revolutionary leadership before 1949, in particular the influence of the liberal and anarchist ideas of the May Fourth era, his discovery of Marxism, Leninism and his conviction that peasants held the potential for revolution. In the second part, Meisner analyses Mao's early successes as a nationalist unifier and modernizer, the failure of his socialism and his eventual transformation into a tyrant. Review Text ?A stimulating argument, useful for both novices and established scholars.? History "Meisner is uniquely qualified by political commitment, professional experience, and scholarly talent to produce this important new biography of Mao. He offers a reasoned, indeed regretful, Marxist analysis of Mao's role in the Chinese revolution, acknowledging his successes but particularly seeking to understand the roots of Maos dictatorship and the many tragedies befell China under his sway. In this way, Meisner offers a useful and compelling narrative that truly provides food for thought." Timothy Cheek, University of British Columbia "Meisner's updated assessment of Mao Zedong once again offers the best available intellectual history of Mao's life and deeds." Lee Feigon, University of Chicago Review Quote "Meisner is a writer uniquely qualified by political commitment, professional experience, and scholarly talent to produce this important new biography of Mao. He offers a reasoned, indeed regretful, Marxist analysis of Maos role in the Chinese revolution, acknowledging his successes but particularly seeking to understand the roots of Maos dictatorship and the many tragedies befell China under his sway. In this way, Meisner offers a useful and compelling narrative that truly provides food for thought." Timothy Cheek, University of British Columbia"Meisner's updated assessment of Mao Zedong once again offers the best available intellectual history of Mao's life and deeds." Lee Feigon, University of Chicago Feature Major new political biography of Mao, written by one of the world?s leading authorities on Chinese revolutionary politics Offers a clear and unbiased account of Mao's political and intellectual development Gives a detailed analysis of Mao's pre-revolutionary career and how he came to power Discusses his role in the failures of the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution Considers Mao's huge legacy for China at the start of the twenty-first century Description for Bookstore Legal ethics is often described as an oxymoron or contradiction in terms - lay people find the concept amusing and lawyers can find ethics impossible. This book is designed to help law students and new lawyers understand and modify their own ethical priorities. Details ISBN0745631061 Author Maurice Meisner Short Title MAO ZEDONG Language English ISBN-10 0745631061 ISBN-13 9780745631066 Media Book Format Hardcover Imprint Polity Press Subtitle A Political and Intellectual Portrait Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780745631066 Series Number 2 UK Release Date 2007-02-22 AU Release Date 2007-02-22 NZ Release Date 2007-02-22 Pages 232 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Series Political Profiles Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-02-22 Alternative 9780745631073 DEWEY 951.05 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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