The Origins of Chinese Communism
"Revise[s] the commonly held view that it was the growing impact of the Russian revolution of 1917 which was decisive in the creation of the Chinese Communist Party."---Political Studies"A most detailed and well-documented exegesis of socialism....Contains a wealth of material not included in other studies....Invaluable as a reference on the founding of the Communist Party of China."--The Annals of the American Academy"A solidly grounded study of a shifting political discourse."--Bulletin of Concerned Asian Scholars"A sophisticated study....Finely textured and filled with insights."--American Historical Review"Looks like it serves a great need--to help students understand how and why Chinese intellectuals responded to the Russian revolution!  It also helps to demystify the whole process of turning revolutionary thought into revolutionary action."--Roland L. Higgins, Keene State College"Excellent, ground-breaking analytical study."--Linda Walton, Portland State University"This book clarifies that turbulent period in modern China's history right after World War I....It presents detailed information about the radical network that developed in China between 1918and 1920...[and] emphasizes the important role played by Comintern representatives."--Anthony Garavente, California State University, Long Beach"A lucid account of the various intellectual threads that constituted the origins of Communism in China.  Dirlik shows the interplay of various Western ideologies, especially anarchism, in the formation of Chinese Communism.  He gives students a very good idea of the intellectual ferment that was the May Fourth movement."--Lewis Bernstein, Brigham Young University"Tightly argued, conscientiously documented.  Revisionist approach--deemphasizing the example of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution."--Lea E. Williams, Brown University"Fascinating book!  You should submit it for a book prize in East Asian history."--Anna M. Cienciala, University of Kansas