Jung Chang - Living through Cultural Revolution and the Crimes of Mao
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Psychological Chains: Indoctrination in Mao's China
This chapter investigates the psychological effects of living under Mao's totalitarian regime, focusing on the indoctrination that led many to idolize him despite the suffering caused by his policies. It recounts the journey of individuals who began to question the regime, facing isolation and terror for their dissent. The narrative unpacks the tactics used by Mao to manipulate society, particularly the mobilization of youth and the profound implications of such control in understanding 20th-century authoritarianism.
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