Description

This influential political essay argues that revolutionary work must be guided by investigation, practical experience, and changing realities rather than by the uncritical application of books or established formulas. It challenges dogmatism and emphasizes adapting theory to local conditions, making knowledge a tool for action rather than an end in itself. Written in a direct, polemical style, the work offers insight into Maoist approaches to leadership, strategy, and the relationship between theory and practice. It remains a significant text for understanding revolutionary political thought and the intellectual climate of twentieth-century China.

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Oppose Book Worship

Mao Zedong

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Published Jan 1, 1966

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First Published

1930

Language

eng

Translation

From: chi

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