China During the Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976; A Selected Bibliography of English Language Works

The purpose of this section is to alert readers of Asian Libraries to new products, services and resources that may be of professional value or interest. Information is taken from publicity provided by the producers and is not evaluated or assessed for accuracy. Inclusion in this section does not mean the editors of Asian Libraries or MCB University Press in any way endorse a particular product,service or resource. An item listed here subsequently may, if appropriate, also be reviewed in a relevant section of Asian Libraries (a new journal, for example, in the Reviews section).

China During the Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976: A Selected Bibliography of English Language Works,compiled by Tony H. Chang, Bibliographies and Indexes in Asian Studies, 3, Greenwood Press, Westport, CT, 1998, ISSN 1086-5411

One of the most tumultuous periods in modern Chinese history, the Cultural Revolution, affected virtually all Chinese people and all aspects of Chinese life, including art, music and drama,education, factory management, economic planning, and medical care. Studies of the Cultural Revolution, in both Asian and Western languages, have burgeoned over the past three decades. This comprehensive, easy-to-use bibliography provides a guide to published English-language sources on the Cultural Revolution. With over 1,000 entries it includes books, monographs, dissertations and audio-visual materials on a broad range of topics from the military,education, religion, and economics to foreign relations, population, art,literature, and drama. Including titles published through the end of 1997 and a few in 1998, the book provides a general overview of the literature on the Cultural Revolution and its impact on China. Its scope and coverage make it a useful resource for any library whose readers have an interest in modern Chinese history.