Historical Dictionary of the Chinese Communist Party
By (author) Lawrence R. Sullivan
Publication date:
04 November 2011Length of book:
400 pagesPublisher
Scarecrow PressISBN-13: 9780810872257
The Chinese Communist Party, as the political leader of the world's largest country and second largest economy, plays an undeniably important role in global politics. Founded in a boarding school in Shanghai in 1921, the Chinese Communist Party is one of the oldest ruling parties in the world since its takeover of mainland China in 1949 under the leadership of Chairman Mao Zedong. Since its inception, the party has survived a civil war with the Kuomintang (1946-1949); the political, cultural, and humanitarian catastrophe of the Great Leap Forward (1958-1960), where upwards of 30 million Chinese civilians died; and the death of the Chinese Communist Party's dominant leader, Mao Zedong, in 1976.
In recent years, intellectuals and party members have been given increasing leeway to express their opinions, and Lawrence R. Sullivan takes advantage of this new research to provide a comprehensive history of one of the world's most fascinating political movements. The Historical Dictionary of the Chinese Communist Party contains a chronology, an introductory essay, an appendix, an extensive bibliography, and more than 400 cross-reference dictionary entries on key people, places, and institutions. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Chinese Communist Party.
In recent years, intellectuals and party members have been given increasing leeway to express their opinions, and Lawrence R. Sullivan takes advantage of this new research to provide a comprehensive history of one of the world's most fascinating political movements. The Historical Dictionary of the Chinese Communist Party contains a chronology, an introductory essay, an appendix, an extensive bibliography, and more than 400 cross-reference dictionary entries on key people, places, and institutions. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Chinese Communist Party.
Founded in 1921, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has just celebrated its 90th anniversary. As the only ruling political party in China since 1949, CCP has been in firm control for over six decades while the rule of communist parties or long-serving leaders in other parts of the world has collapsed. CCP's enduring presence can be attributed to its populist origins, socialist principles, and tight control over its people. With this historical dictionary, Sullivan (Adelphi Univ.) presents an informative introduction to the CCP's history, organization, ideology, issues, and contradictions, followed by a detailed chronology (1917-2010) and over 400 entries on significant events, key people, places, and institutions. The volume includes three appendixes and a bibliography in three parts: "General Works on Chinese Politics, Economy, and Society," "Specialized Works on the Chinese Communist Party, Its Organization, and Leadership," and "Selected Internet Sites, 2003-2011." This is a welcome and up-to-date publication....Sullivan's dictionary will be useful for students in Chinese studies or political studies. Summing Up: Recommended.