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To what extent was the launch of the Great Leap Forward (GLF) in China motivated by ideological rather than socio-economic considerations?
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15 Pages • Essays / Projects • Year Uploaded: 2023
The study examines China's Great Leap Forward (GLF), debating whether ideology or socio-economic motives primarily drove its launch. It relies on two contrasting sources: one highlighting Mao's ideological pursuit (Chang & Halliday's "Mao: The Unknown Story") and another emphasizing socio-political context (Spence's "The Search for Modern China"). It argues that while Mao aimed for economic transformation, ideological clashes with the USSR and a desire to showcase Chinese communism's superiority also fueled the GLF. Mao's uncompromising personality played a crucial role, leading to disastrous consequences like widespread famine. Reflecting on historical research methods, the investigation underscores the limitations of interviews in verifying reliability and the challenge of biases in historical interpretation. It acknowledges the struggle with limited access to certain sources, particularly from China.
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