Uncover the enduring power of China’s past in shaping its present. This compelling study reveals how memories of the Mao era’s catastrophic events, particularly the Great Leap Forward famine, fuel contemporary rural resistance. Understand how survivors’ experiences inform their defiance against state power and injustice in modern China. An indispensable resource for students, academics, and professionals interested in Chinese politics, history, and social movements. Deepen your understanding of contentious politics and the long shadow of history on today’s China. Essential for those studying international relations in India.