Fanshen
A Documentary of Revolution in a Chinese Village
Book • 2008
Fanshen is a detailed account of how land reform was implemented in Long Bow Village, northern China, during the Chinese Civil War. The book explores the social and economic transformations that occurred as peasants gained land and political awareness, while also highlighting the challenges and excesses of the revolution.
It provides a unique insight into the lives of peasants and the complex social processes of rural China during this period.
It provides a unique insight into the lives of peasants and the complex social processes of rural China during this period.
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Brian DeMare in the context of discussing the impact of his book on the understanding of land reform.
Brian DeMare in the context of discussing the impact of his book on the understanding of land reform.
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Recommended by Carl Zha as one of the best English language resources on land reform in northern China during the Chinese Civil War.
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