{"product_id":"murdered-by-the-state-mathias-c-lang-9798309486113","title":"Murdered by the State: Political Killings and Unnatural Deaths in Communist China","description":"\u003cb\u003eMurdered by the State: Political Killings and Unnatural Deaths in Communist China\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout history, authoritarian governments have used violence to maintain control, and Communist China is no exception. \u003ci\u003eMurdered by the State\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling and well-researched examination of how political killings, forced labor, and unnatural deaths have shaped China under Communist rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cb\u003ehigh school students and educators\u003c\/b\u003e, this book provides an essential understanding of the \u003cb\u003ehuman cost of communism\u003c\/b\u003e by exploring: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eGreat Leap Forward (1958-1962)\u003c\/b\u003e and how disastrous policies led to the largest famine in human history, killing millions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eCultural Revolution (1966-1976)\u003c\/b\u003e and the violent purges, executions, and public humiliations that targeted intellectuals, teachers, and even children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eTiananmen Square Massacre (1989)\u003c\/b\u003e and the government's suppression of peaceful pro-democracy protests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModern-day repression\u003c\/b\u003e, including the persecution of religious minorities, dissidents, and activists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003etools of state control\u003c\/b\u003e, including censorship, mass surveillance, and secret detentions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cb\u003ehistorical records, survivor testimonies, and primary source analysis\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMurdered by the State\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for students learning about \u003cb\u003eauthoritarianism, human rights, and the dangers of totalitarianism\u003c\/b\u003e. Written in an accessible yet rigorous style, this book is a crucial addition to high school curricula focused on history, government, and political science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Version Works for High Schools: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cb\u003eBalanced \u0026amp; Educational\u003c\/b\u003e: Presents facts clearly without excessive sensationalism.\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cb\u003eStructured for Learning\u003c\/b\u003e: Covers key historical events in an engaging, digestible way.\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cb\u003eTied to Critical Thinking\u003c\/b\u003e: Encourages students to analyze the consequences of communism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mathias C. Lang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798309486113\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 484\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.08d","brand":"Mathias C. Lang","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48800875938047,"sku":"9798309486113","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/murdered-by-the-state-mathias-c-lang-9798309486113","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}