Burying Mao: Chinese Politics in the Age of Deng XiaopingFor almost two decades after Mao Zedong's death, an epic, no holds barred contest was waged in China between orthodox Marxists and reformers. With Deng Xiaoping's strong support, the reformers ultimately won; but they and China paid a heavy price. Here, Richard Baum provides a lively, comprehensive guide to the intricate theater of post Mao Chinese politics. He tells the intriguing story of an escalating intergenerational clash of ideas and values