Introduction to Deng Xiaoping Theory and the Important Thought of "Three Represents"

Author: Chen Zhan'an
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Deng Xiaoping Theory is a product of the integration of the basic principles of Marxism-Leninism with the practical experience and characteristics of contemporary China. It is the inheritance and development of Mao Zedong Thought under new historical conditions, a new stage in the development of Marxism in China, and Marxism in contemporary China. Deng Xiaoping Theory gradually formed and developed under the historical conditions where peace and development became the themes of the times, in the practice of China's reform and opening-up and modernization construction, and on the basis of summarizing the historical experiences of success and failure in China's socialist cause, as well as drawing lessons from the historical experiences of other socialist countries. The Important Thought of "Three Represents" is the inheritance and development of Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, and Deng Xiaoping Theory. It reflects the new requirements for the Party's work in response to the development changes of the world and China in the contemporary era. It is a powerful theoretical weapon for strengthening and improving the Party's construction, advancing China's socialist self-improvement and development, and is the crystallization of the collective wisdom of the Communist Party of China. It is the guiding principle that the Party must adhere to in the long term. This book is a textbook written for undergraduate students of higher education institutions to study the course "Introduction to Deng Xiaoping Theory and the Important Thought of 'Three Represents'." With the support of the Teaching Material Construction Committee of Peking University, this textbook was selected for the Beijing Higher Education Excellence Textbook Construction Project in 2003. The writing of this textbook incorporates many achievements in the research on Deng Xiaoping Theory and the Important Thought of "Three Represents" in academia. The writing process was greatly supported by the Academic Affairs Office and Peking University Press, with particular thanks to Hu Liguo, the associate editor, for his hard work in the publication of this textbook. Here, we express our heartfelt gratitude to all comrades who provided support and assistance.