From Post-Maoism to Post-Marxism: The Erosion of Official Ideology in Deng's China (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415920339)

This text chronicles Deng Xiaoping's institution of far-reaching and practical economic reforms that seem at odds with Communist theory and its emphasis on ideology. In fact, while Deng often turned to Mao for ideological justification of his reforms, those very reforms seemed to wear away to official ideology. Ultimately, even though the post-Mao government has fostered economic growth, improved standards of living and intellectual pluralism, these changes have resulted in a decline on the perceived legitimacy of the regime.

Author: Kalpana Misra
ISBN-10: 0415920337
ISBN-13: 9780415920339
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 06/23/1998
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.96h x 5.95w x 0.89d