Shades of Mao: The Posthumous Cult of the Great Leader: The Posthumous Cult of the Great Leader

by Geremie Barmé

Book Overview

"Essays, poems, songs, folkloric anecdotes and photographs celebrating the myth of Mao. ... The editor supplies an insightful, and cohesing introduction". -- Reference & Research Book News

"(A) highly entertaining and informative collection of translations of official, admiring, tacky, but sometimes also highly critical writings, and illustrations of objects, all featuring Mao. ... A must-have book for everybody interested in contemporary China, Mao, and his legacy now and in the future". -- China Information

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563246791
• ISBN13: 9781563246791
• Release Date: February 1996
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary