Maoism: Revolutionary Legacy and Contemporary Impact

"Maoism," a vital addition to the "Political Science" series, explores the global influence of Mao Zedong's revolutionary ideology. The book offers a deep dive into Maoism's enduring legacy, making it essential for scholars, students, and anyone interested in political theory and historical movements.

Chapter Highlights:

1. Maoism: Explore Mao Zedong's foundational principles and their impact on global socialist movements.

2. Democracy Wall: Discover the significance of this crucial moment in China, balancing political openness and authoritarianism.

3. Sino-Albanian Split: Analyze the ideological rift between China and Albania, emphasizing differing Marxist interpretations.

4. New Communist Movement: Trace the rise of global communist factions shaped by Maoist principles.

5. Deviationism: Examine debates within the Chinese Communist Party on ideological purity and deviation.

6. Left Communism in China: Investigate radical communist voices in China and their clashes with mainstream ideology.

7. Deng Xiaoping Theory: Contrast Deng Xiaoping's reforms with Maoist principles, exploring their impact on China.

8. Italian Marxist–Leninist Party: Assess Maoism's influence on Italy's Marxist movements and revolutionary strategies.

9. List of Communist Ideologies: Survey diverse global communist ideologies through a Maoist lens.

10. Marxist Schools of Thought: Compare various Marxist interpretations, focusing on Maoism's unique contributions.

11. Maurice Meisner: Review Meisner's scholarship on Mao Zedong and Chinese communism in a global context.

12. Capitalist Roader: Investigate Mao's critique of internal threats to revolutionary purity.

13. People's Democratic Dictatorship: Analyze Maoist governance theory and its application in China's political system.

14. Socialism with Chinese Characteristics: Examine post-Mao Chinese socialism, focusing on economic reforms and ideological shifts.

15. Ideology of the Chinese Communist Party: Trace the CCP's ideological evolution under Mao and beyond.

16. Anti-revisionism: Assess Maoist critiques of revisionism in global communist movements.

17. Marxism–Leninism–Maoism: Define Maoism's evolution as a distinct branch of Marxist theory.

18. Revolutionary Internationalist Movement: Reflect on Maoist contributions to global revolutionary movements.

19. Chinese Marxist Philosophy: Study the development of Marxist philosophy in China, blending traditional thought and global influences.

20. Outline of Marxism: Provide an overview of Marxist theory, contextualizing Maoism within broader socialist ideologies.

21. J. Moufawad-Paul: Explore contemporary Maoist theory through Moufawad-Paul's scholarship.

This comprehensive exploration of Maoism offers profound insights into one of the most influential ideological movements of the 20th century, challenging perspectives and enhancing understanding of global political dynamics.