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1st Edition

Marxism in Asia

By Colin Mackerras, Nick Knight Copyright 1985
308 Pages
by Routledge

308 Pages
by Routledge

308 Pages
by Routledge
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Marxism is a theory which originated in the context of nineteenth-century industrialised Europe. Despite its European origins, Marxism has actually found greatest significance as a doctrine for change in the context of the underdeveloped peasant societies of Asia. This paradox has only been resolved through adaptation of Marxism to suit the specific features of particular Asian societies. There... Read more

1. Introduction: Marx and Europe, Marxism in Asia Nick Knight and Colin Mackerras  2. Leninism, Stalinism and the Comintern Nick Knight  3. Mao Zedong and the ‘Sinification of Marxism’ Nick Knight  4. Mao Zedong and the Chinese Road to Socialism Nick Knight  5. Chinese Marxism Since Mao Colin Mackerras  6. The Juche Idea and the Thought of Kim Il Sung Colin Mackerras  7. Marxism in Japan: Theory Versus Tradition Alan Rix  8. The Application of Marxism-Leninism to Vietnam Sean Kelly and Colin Mackerras  9. Kampuchea and Stalinism Ben Kiernan  10. The Indonesian Marxist Tradition Robert Cribb  11. Conclusion: Continuity and Change of Marxism-Leninism in Asia Nick Knight and Colin Mackerras

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