Shades of Mao: The Posthumous Cult of the Great Leader

by Geremie R. Barmé

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"Essays, poems, songs, folkloric anecdotes and photographs celebrating the myth of Mao. ... The editor supplies an insightful, and cohesing introduction". -- Reference & Research Book News "(A) highly entertaining and informative collection of translations of official, admiring, tacky, but sometimes also highly critical writings, and illustrations of objects, all featuring Mao. ... A must-have book for everybody interested in contemporary China, Mao, and his legacy now and in the future". -- show more China Information show less

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Geremie R. Barme is a Professor at the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Institute of Advanced Studies at the Australian National University.

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