Hungry ghosts

This book by Jasper Becker delves into the catastrophic consequences of Mao Zedong's policies, particularly during the Great Leap Forward, which led to one of the worst famines in modern history.

Becker provides a detailed analysis of how these policies resulted in widespread starvation, social upheaval, and immense human suffering across China.

The book also explores the broader context of China's descent into chaos and the abandonment of rational behavior during this period.