Agrarian Policies of Mainland China: A Documentary Study 1949-1956 - Hardcover

by Chao Kuo-Chin (Author), John K. Fairbank (Foreword by)

Agrarian Policies Of Mainland China: A Documentary Study 1949-1956 is a book written by Kuo-Chin Chao that provides a comprehensive analysis of China's agrarian policies during the period of 1949-1956. The book is based on a collection of primary sources, including government documents, party records, and speeches, which are presented in their original form and translated into English.The book begins with an introduction that provides an overview of China's agrarian policies and their historical context. It then examines the major agrarian policies implemented by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) during this period, including land reform, agricultural collectivization, and the establishment of agricultural cooperatives.The book also explores the impact of these policies on the Chinese countryside, including changes in agricultural production, rural social structure, and the lives of peasants. It also analyzes the political and ideological debates that took place within the CCP regarding agrarian policies and their implementation.Overall, Agrarian Policies Of Mainland China: A Documentary Study 1949-1956 provides a detailed and nuanced account of China's agrarian policies during a critical period in its history. It is an essential resource for scholars and students of Chinese history, politics, and economics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.