Red Guard Factionalism And The Cultural Revolution In Guangzhou (canton)

This study examines the causes of factionalism within China's Red Guard during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution. Professor Rosen examines the interests of each of the factions; their constituencies and sources of support; and the issues that divided rebels and conservatives, as viewed in light of post-Mao politics.

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This study examines the causes of factionalism within China's Red Guard during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution. Professor Rosen explores the reasons behind the division of students into two large, antagonistic factions--conservative and rebel. He then analyzes internal divisions within the rebel faction, showing the social bases for membe