Introduction to Mao Zedong Thought (Textbook for Two Courses in Ordinary Universities Nationwide)

Author: Zhuang Fuling Ministry of Education Social Sciences
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Publish Date: 2003-06-22
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" differs from "History of the Chinese Revolution" or "History of the Communist Party of China." 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 practices of the Chinese revolution. The writing should 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 theoretical 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 maintained between the original and new editions. The new 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 book further embodies the aforementioned requirements.