Ever since the death of Mao, China has undergone a transformation almost as radical as the Communist Revolution that Mao instigated. This book tells the stories of the many difficult economic, political, and social struggles that have taken place in post-Maoist China. Using both Chinese and non-Chinese sources, Alfred K. Ho unravels the complexities of life in China during the past generation. As Ho explains, contemporary Chinese are seeking to find solutions to their problems that reflect their own cultural values. As such, reform in China cannot be seen solely as an effort to emulate the West, especially the free market and democratic United States. Rather, Ho places current efforts at reform as part of a prolonged and continual process by Chinese to deal with their internal problems as well as the challenges and opportunities they face as a result of greater contact with the outside world.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgments
Introduction
The Revolution
The War
Development Under Mao Zedong
On the Eve of Reforms
Deng's Political Reforms
Military Modernization
Reforms in Foreign Affairs
Conclusion
Glossary of Personal Names
Glossary of Place Names
Map of China
Selected Bibliography
The Author
