Lei Feng - Ke Tao

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Auteur(s) : Ke Tao

Editeur : Royal Collins Publishing Company

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/10/2025

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 248.0

ISBN : 9781487813321

Résumé :

Essential Primary Source for Modern Chinese Cultural Studies At $22.95 (Hardcover), this is a definitive archival volume on China's most enduring moral icon. While Lei Feng is depicted as a soldier, his legacy is not military--it is sociological. For over six decades, the Spirit of Lei Feng has served as the cornerstone of moral education and civic duty in the People's Republic of China. Written by Tao Ke, Editor-in-Chief of Lei Feng magazine and a leading expert on PLA cultural history, this biography offers a rare, insider's perspective on how this cultural symbol was constructed and sustained. Key Academic Value: Primary Source Material: Offers detailed historical context from the editor of the official publication dedicated to Lei Feng. Social History: Analyzes the evolution of Chinese Core Socialist Values through the lens of individual altruism. Cultural Anthropology: Explores the intersection of military service, propaganda art, and social ethics in post-1949 China. This volume is an indispensable resource for university collections focusing on Chinese Sociology, Political Science, and Asian History.

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Biographie:
Tao Ke is the Editor-in-Chief of Lei Feng magazine and former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of PLA Daily. A renowned speaker in China's Core Socialist Values lecture series, he is an expert in the historical and cultural studies of Lei Feng. His works include The 1998 Yangtze River Battle and The Unofficial Lei Feng Regiment, both of which won the prestigious Five-One Project Award for cultural excellence. He also co-authored The Lei Feng Phenomenon in China, a recipient of the National Outstanding Youth Book Award....

Sommaire:
Lei Feng: A Legacy of Kindness offers a fresh perspective on one of modern China's most enduring cultural icons. Through meticulous historical research, rich imagery, and vivid storytelling, this book delves into the life and legacy of Lei Feng, a young soldier whose unwavering dedication to helping others made his name synonymous with selflessness and moral integrity.

From his small yet profound acts of kindness-- offering his last penny to those in need, mending shoes for fellow soldiers, and writing letters for the illiterate-- to his role as a symbol of civic duty, Lei Feng's spirit continues to inspire generations. But what makes Lei Feng's legacy timeless? Why does his message of compassion resonate beyond borders and across decades? This book answers these questions, exploring the deeper significance of Lei Feng's philosophy and its relevance in today's world.

For readers interested in history, ethics, and the power of individual goodness, Lei Feng is an insightful and thought-provoking journey into the story of a man whose simple yet profound virtues continue to light the way for many....