Mao Zedong & China’s Foreign Policy: The Man, the Mind, and Vietnam
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- Synopsis
- This book analyses China&’s foreign policy from 1949 to 1976 through a cognitive-perceptual lens, emphasise Mao Zedong&’s central role as the primary decision making authority. Moving beyond realist frameworks, it highlights how Mao&’s ideological worldview—shaped by his &‘theory of contradictions&’, revolutionary zeal, and use of historical analogies—drove China&’s foreign policy, particularly in relation to Vietnam. His subjective interpretation of global affairs, reinforced by Marxist-Leninist principles and China&’s historical identity, guided key strategic decisions. The study underscores the importance of individual leaders&’ beliefs, perceptions, and psychological traits in shaping foreign policy, offering broader implications for understanding international relations through cognitive and psychological approaches.
- Copyright:
- 2025
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9783031942006
- Related ISBNs:
- 9783031941993
- Publisher:
- Springer Nature Switzerland
- Date of Addition:
- 07/22/25
- Copyrighted By:
- The Editor
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Politics and Government
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.