Cold eyes to the ocean (up and down)

Author: Zhi Zhongyun, Editor-in-Chief, Chen Lemin, et al.
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Features: Reflecting on the dazzling 20th century inevitably evokes some thoughts—Why did the United States prosper? Why did the Soviet Union decline? As the birthplace of modern Western civilization, where is Europe heading? Why did capitalism not decay and decline as predicted by Lenin in Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism, but instead continue to develop? Why did the "socialist country" change its course after surviving for seventy years, and why did Russia fail to emerge from its crisis eight years later? Since "globalization," traditional have not seen signs of unity, while capitalists have united in various forms. Why is this? The answers are highly complex, as these questions are deeply interconnected and have multiple perspectives for exploration. In this book, the authors strive to delve beyond the superficial layers of technology, economy, policy, and institutions to explore the core of the issues. Moreover, they attempt to reveal that China's future trajectory will inevitably exert a profound influence on the world situation. The most compelling aspect of this book lies in the authors' use of the theory of the two major driving forces of social development as its framework, examining the paths of development represented by the Soviet Union and the United States and the reasons behind their rise and fall. They summarize the successes and failures of human civilization in the 20th century. The authors argue that when looking at the social changes of the 20th century, there are ultimately two driving forces: the pursuit of development and the pursuit of equality. "The former has led to leaps in productivity and living standards, while the latter has driven reform and revolution."