Uncover the complex legacy of Mao’s China with a deep dive into the “sent-down youth movement.” Emily Honig’s compelling history, set from 1968-1980, reveals how urban youth navigated forced relocation to rural areas. More than just a story of hardship, it explores crucial urban-rural dynamics and the surprising ways participants—from youth to officials—circumvented state policy. This book is essential reading for students of Chinese history, political science, and global studies in India. Understand the human agency behind a transformative era.