Introduction to Mao Zedong Thought: Recommended Teaching Material for "Two Courses" in Ordinary Universities Nationwide

Author: Zhuang Fuling
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: As a developed Marxist theory, Mao Zedong Thought possesses its own theoretical characteristics, special contributions, rich content, and scientific system. The course "Introduction to Mao Zedong Thought" or "History of the Chinese Revolution" or "History of the Communist Party of China" are distinct. For this course, we must highlight how the Communist Party of China, with Mao Zedong as its principal representative, combined the basic principles of Marxism-Leninism with the specific practice of the Chinese revolution. The writing must focus on Mao Zedong Thought's development and contributions to Marxism-Leninism, its incisive theoretical analysis and important theoretical conclusions, and its internal logical connections and complete system. In summary, we attempt to accurately introduce the fundamental content of Mao Zedong Thought through a concise outline and framework, connecting historical development. This is the requirement that has been consistently upheld in both the original and revised editions. The revised edition more clearly begins with a correct evaluation of Mao Zedong and Mao Zedong Thought, concludes with the living soul of Mao Zedong Thought, and expands on the theoretical contributions of the two major historical stages in between. Through such revisions, the above requirements are further reflected in the entire book.