the Politics of Agricultural Cooperativization China: Mao, Deng Zihui and High Tide 1955 in Bloomington, MN

The decision to initiate a High Tide of agricultural co-operativisation in 1955 in China, is documented in this text. The social impact, policy conflict and leadership style of Mao is detailed, drawing upon documentary sources, interviews with Party historians, and a chronology of events.