Abstract The paper discusses how many attribute Mao Zedong's successes to the fact that he was a brilliant tactician who could turn defeat to failure, citing the LongMarch as a classic example. The paper argues, however, that Mao was indeed relentless, ruthless, and self-confident, but he was no miracle-worker. The paper reveals that on the contrary, when it came to the LongMarch, Mao was simply the right man in the right place at the right time, a classic example of how good luck can catapult a person to the centre of the historical stage.
From the Paper "Few figures in history inspire quite such extreme reactions as Mao Zedong. Some people revere him, while others revile him as a mass murderer. Whatever your point of view, there can be no doubt that Mao was one of the most influential people of the 20th century. He was revered by millions of Chinese as a supreme hero, and sometimes referred to as "the red sun rising in the east." Without him, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the Peoples' Republic of China would not have been the same, and the latter might not have existed at all. As has been said of him, although his origins were commonplace, his education episodic at best, and his talents arguably unexceptional, nevertheless "he possessed a relentless energy and a ruthless self-confidence that led him to become one of the world's most powerful rulers"."
Abstract This paper examines Mao Zedong's rise to power in the Communist Party of China and focuses, in particular, how the LongMarch, in which Mao led some 130,000 men and women across 6,000 miles of China's countryside, actually promoted and solidified Mao's leadership.
From the Paper "Mao Zedong's leadership of 20th Century China has a heroic, almost mythic appeal to modern Communists, yet Chairman Mao cemented the majority of his power in the mid-1930s through a series of dramatic, forceful decisions. The greatest of these was a spectacular military campaign known as The Long March, in which Mao led some 130,000 men and women across 6,000 miles of China's countryside, losing nearly 120,000 of his soldiers to starvation and disease in the process. But by a magnificent twist of fate, instead of decimating him, the Long March proved his perseverance. It primarily created a mythology of Mao as Hero, but on more pragmatic terms it established a vital base of operations outside of the Kuomintang centers of power. It also strengthened his remaining army and roused support from a disgruntled peasant class who were later instrumental in shaping his mighty career."
Abstract This paper examines how China's communist history has been marked by turmoil, resistance to change, and outside influences. It looks at how, nevertheless, the country has realized that it must cooperate economically with other countries and tolerate some private business among its citizens if it is to survive. It looks at the development of Communism over the 20th century, including the LongMarch and the Cultural Revolution, and analyzes how its ideology needs to change with the need for a wider economy.
From the Paper "The Long March was where the communists were able to finally establish a strong footing in China. They fought many heroic battles and showed great determination. They suffered considerable hardship and took many winding routes through the countryside (Allan, 2001), which allowed Mao to continue what he had done best before: continue to organize the peasants. Mao wanted a classless society, and this position was something that could only help the Chinese peasants, who had lived in virtual slavery under the warlords. This broadened his base of power and eventually allowed him to take the country over."
Abstract This paper contains in-depth research into the history of China's communist leader Mao Tse-tung, speculated to be the most powerful person who has ever lived. This paper delves into Mao's political and military career and examines his writings and thoughts that dominated the functioning of the People's Republic from 1949-76. Mao authored some 2,300 publications and 740 million copies of his "Quotations" have been printed. Adapting communism to Chinese conditions Mao stressed the need for rural rather than urban-based revolutions in Asia, for reducing rural-urban differences, and for perpetual revolution to prevent the emergence of new elites.
Topics covered in this report include:
Introduction
The Young Mao The Rise of the CCP - Mao Tse Tung - The Cataclysmic Years
The Civil War: The Revolutionary Mao The KMT and the LongMarch Achievements of the Kuomintang (KMT)
Conclusion
Endnotes
Bibliography
From the Paper "One major area of dispute between Mao and the Returned Student leadership was military strategy. By early 1930s Mao had developed very strong opinions in this area. Despite the fact that he was without professional military training, he had always taken the strongest interest in war and strategy. The issues that divided him and the Central committee were not narrowly technical, but had important political implications."
Tags: communism, political, history, china, asia, military
Abstract In this article, the writer looks at views of class struggle in Gramsci and Mao. The writer discusses Mao's views of contradiction and looks at how Mao defines identity.
From the Paper "Mao Tse-Tung outlines his view of the opposing interests and states of the proletariat and bourgeoisie. According to Mao all opposites are simultaneously different and interconnected. In each contradiction however, there is an echo of what is being contradiction. There can be no high without a low, no richness without poorness. And thus even things that are opposite are identical. Because each is the condition for the other's existence. This is the first meaning of identity ... "
Abstract Critical analysis of Chang and Halliday's book, "Mao: The Unknown Story", emphasizing the Great Leap Forward. Gives the views of three other authors to determine and evaluate Mao's role in the Great Leap.
From the Paper "No one can deny that Mao Zedong was of enormous significance in shaping the history of China in the modern era or that he was equally significant an actor on the international ..."
Abstract This paper compares Mao's analysis of the social foundations of communist support at two points in time: 1926, during the period of cooperation with the nationalists and at the end of 1928 when the Chinese Communist Party was struggling at the countryside. The paper looks at the changes in Mao's class analysis over the two years. His analysis is also compared to two other authors.
From the Paper "At the time of its formation in 1921, the Chinese Communist party was allayed with the Chinese Nationalist Party (Kuomintang) in the fight to create new, stable and once again strong China. However, things have changed abruptly when the Kuomintang broke the alliance. It is worthy examining the change Mao Tse-tung's analysis of the class support to the revolution in the period before and after the break up with Kuomintang in 1927. "
Abstract The March First Movement saw many rallies staged in Korea during a two-month period in March 1919 for Korean independence. The Movement technically started on March 1, 1919, when 33 nationalist leaders declared the country's independence from Japan at a park in central Seoul. The declaration sparked protests by ordinary Koreans across the country. The Japanese colonialists oppressed the uprising by brutal force. Consequently, the March First movement failed to achieve its objective of Korean independence.
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses Mao's and Simmel's views on identity. The writer contends that they both agree that identity is shaped by contradiction.
From the Paper "Both Georg Simmel and Mao Tse Tung believed that the root of identity lay in contradiction. Simmel's stranger's identity is born from the contradiction that he represents being simultaneously within and without society. Although he is not part of the society, his very identity depends on that fact and he views the established group with freshened eyes. Mao for his part also believed that identity was rooted in contradiction. For Mao this contradiction, given the proper conditions, could juxtapose itself just as the proletariat given the right circumstances ... "
Abstract This paper compares Mao's analysis of the social foundations of Communist support at two points in time, 1926 and 1928, it becomes clear that one perspective is based on historic research-based information and the second is based on greater experience with the classes. It explores propaganda in comparison to historic studies of the classes during that period.
From the Paper "In comparing Mao's analysis of the social foundations of Communist support at two points in time, 1926 and 1928, it becomes clear that one perspective is based on historic research-based information and the second is based on greater experience with the classes. In the article outlining Mao's class analysis in 1926, there is a distinct indication that the information is based on demographic research rather than direct experience during an actual revolution."
Abstract This paper compares Mao's analysis of the social foundations of Communist support at two points of time, in 1926 during the period of cooperation with the Nationalists and at the end of 1928 when the Chinese communist party was struggling in the countryside. His analysis at both the points of time are also compared to to other analysis from two different authors.
From the Paper "This essay compares Mao Tse-tung's analysis of the social foundations of Communist support at two points in time, 1926, when the Chinese Communist Party was allied with Kuomintang and at the end of 1928 when the Communists were banished to the countryside. The essay emphasis the changes in Mao Tse-tung's class analysis over this period of two years. The force that most influenced and brought about the changes in China that ultimately led to the Communist Revolution was Western imperialism. "
Abstract The following discussion evaluates various issues related to long term care within today's society. It is necessary to consider that there are a number of important indicators of performance and population that must be addressed relative to the offerings provided by long term care facilities. Society must recognize the importance of the aging population in reference to these facilities.
From the Paper "Long term care facilities often comprise many different conflicts of interest and in the provision of care for patients that is provided by professional nurses. A wide body of research exists regarding these issues, which provides a valuable contribution to this important aspect of the healthcare system in today's society. With the increased life expectancy of the population and the ever-growing baby boomer generation, it is necessary to understand the issues facing the long term care industry due to increased interest in these facilities. An article by Beattle describes the provision of personalized care within long term care facilities, which is compromised by reduced staffing levels and increased population numbers over time."
Abstract This essay discusses how Eugene O'Neil's "Long Day's Journey Into Night" uses the Freudian theory of the unconscious in the stream-of-consciousness dialogue. The play is about a dysfunctional family, whose summer on the shore is filled with abuse of alcohol and drug addiction. Yet the family is in severe denial about this abuse. In this context, we see Freud's theme of how the unconscious operates.
Abstract A critical and analytical essay on the play "Long Day's Journey Into Night", written by one of the most esteemed American playwrights, Eugene O'Neill.
Abstract The paper explains the long-term care insurance product. The author reviews the demographic outlook, cost and market structure. The paper forecasts the future for this product.
From the Paper "The purpose of this project was to assess the viability of long-term care insurance as a product offering by Prudential Insurance Company. Long-term care insurance helps cover the cost of a person's care or supervision over the course of an illness disability or aging. The projection is that approximately one-half of adults in the United States will have a need for long term care at some point in their lives. Long-term care in the United States is very ..."
Tags:Long-term care Insurance, product offering, cost
