num_pages: 352
description: This fascinating collection of Chairman Mao's speeches, writings, and interviews spans the years from the mid-1950s through the Cultural Revolution and the demise of Lin Piao. The texts, superbly translated by John Chinnery and Tieyun, can be appreciated as the expression of Mao Tse-tung's thinking about various economic, political, and philosophical problems; as historical documents contributing to our knowledge of events in China from 1956 to 1971; and as lively and entertaining prose which projects a vivid image of one of the most remarkable personalities of our time. This collection contains speeches never before translated or only available in small sections, including Mao's "Talks at the Chengtu Conference," "Talks on Questions of Philosophy," "Chairman Mao's Talk to Music Workers," and "Talks with Mao Yuan-hsin." It brings together in one some of Mao's most important speeches, including "On the Ten Great Relationships" and "Speech at the Lushan Conference." In addition, many of Mao's most important discussions during the Cultural Revolution and the controversies surrounding Lin Piao's fall are made available.—from the back cover
language: English
title: Chairman Mao Talks to the People: Talk and Letters: 1956-1971
titlecomplete: Chairman Mao Talks to the People: Talk and Letters: 1956-1971
genres: China
ratings_count: 14
publisher: Pantheon