Land Wars: China's Agrarian Revolution
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Land Reform Challenges in Post-Revolution China
This chapter explores the crucial need for land reform in China after the 1949 revolution, detailing the struggles of impoverished peasants against wealthy landlords. It examines the unique inheritance system of partible inheritance and critiques the violent measures often employed to enforce change, while also recognizing the moral motivations of reformers like Peng Pai. The discussion encapsulates the complicated dynamics of class struggle and the complexities surrounding agricultural practices in rural China.
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