China's Sent-Down Generation

Explore the profound impact of China's Cultural Revolution in China's Sent-Down Generation by Helena K. Rene, published by Georgetown University Press in 2013. This insightful paperback, spanning 240 pages, delves into the "rustication program" initiated by Chairman Mao Zedong, which resettled seventeen million urban youths, known as "sent downs," to rural areas for manual labor and socialist reeducation.

Rene meticulously examines the intricate mechanisms and dynamics of statecraft during this pivotal period in Chinese history, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of government policy and forced migration. This book is essential for anyone interested in the historical context of urban-rural migration in China and the lasting effects of state policies on youth and society.

Discover the complexities of this transformative era and its implications on China's development through Helena K. Rene's compelling narrative.