"Maoism," a vital addition to the "Political Science" series, explores the global influence of Mao Zedong's revolutionary ideology. The book offers a deep dive into Maoism's enduring legacy, making it essential for scholars, students, and anyone interested in political theory and historical movements.
Chapter Highlights:
1. Maoism: Explore Mao Zedong's foundational principles and their impact on global socialist movements.
2. Democracy Wall: Discover the significance of this crucial moment in China, balancing political openness and authoritarianism.
3. Sino-Albanian Split: Analyze the ideological rift between China and Albania, emphasizing differing Marxist interpretations.
4. New Communist Movement: Trace the rise of global communist factions shaped by Maoist principles.
5. Deviationism: Examine debates within the Chinese Communist Party on ideological purity and deviation.
6. Left Communism in China: Investigate radical communist voices in China and their clashes with mainstream ideology.
7. Deng Xiaoping Theory: Contrast Deng Xiaoping's reforms with Maoist principles, exploring their impact on China.
8. Italian Marxist–Leninist Party: Assess Maoism's influence on Italy's Marxist movements and revolutionary strategies.
9. List of Communist Ideologies: Survey diverse global communist ideologies through a Maoist lens.
10. Marxist Schools of Thought: Compare various Marxist interpretations, focusing on Maoism's unique contributions.
11. Maurice Meisner: Review Meisner's scholarship on Mao Zedong and Chinese communism in a global context.
12. Capitalist Roader: Investigate Mao's critique of internal threats to revolutionary purity.
13. People's Democratic Dictatorship: Analyze Maoist governance theory and its application in China's political system.
14. Socialism with Chinese Characteristics: Examine post-Mao Chinese socialism, focusing on economic reforms and ideological shifts.
15. Ideology of the Chinese Communist Party: Trace the CCP's ideological evolution under Mao and beyond.
16. Anti-revisionism: Assess Maoist critiques of revisionism in global communist movements.
17. Marxism–Leninism–Maoism: Define Maoism's evolution as a distinct branch of Marxist theory.
18. Revolutionary Internationalist Movement: Reflect on Maoist contributions to global revolutionary movements.
19. Chinese Marxist Philosophy: Study the development of Marxist philosophy in China, blending traditional thought and global influences.
20. Outline of Marxism: Provide an overview of Marxist theory, contextualizing Maoism within broader socialist ideologies.
21. J. Moufawad-Paul: Explore contemporary Maoist theory through Moufawad-Paul's scholarship.
This comprehensive exploration of Maoism offers profound insights into one of the most influential ideological movements of the 20th century, challenging perspectives and enhancing understanding of global political dynamics.
