In Retrospect: Mao’s Attempt to Remake Man

“No matter how antlike the masses of China might seem at times, they are very human beings. Their culture provides some special characteristics, but they have the usual complement of emotions, drives, ambitions. Most of them want an orderly society, a good job, good food, shelter, a happy family and a little fun out of life. It is this value system that Mao has tried to replace with a taste for