Wild Grass China’s Revolution from Below
Wild Grass: China’s Revolution from Below by Ian Johnson, published by Penguin Publishing Group in 2021, offers a detailed exploration of contemporary China through the lens of personal narratives. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. Johnson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, delves into the lives of three ordinary individuals who confront oppression and government corruption, highlighting the tension between the desire for change from the grassroots level and the entrenched political system.
Readers will encounter the compelling stories of a young architecture student, a bereaved daughter, and a peasant legal clerk, each navigating the complexities of their circumstances. The book provides insights into the struggles faced by these individuals as they challenge the status quo, risking severe consequences in their pursuit of justice. With a focus on themes of history and political science, Wild Grass presents a nuanced view of modern China, revealing the realities that lie beyond its well-known urban landscapes.
Official synopsis Publisher
‘Illuminating … Johnson has not only lifted a corner of the curtain which covers China’s reality beyond its glittering eastern cities; he has drawn the whole curtain’ The Times Literary Supplement
In Wild Grass, Pulitzer Prize-winning Ian Johnson describes a China caught between the desire for change percolating up from below and the ossified political structure above. He recounts the stories of three ordinary people who find themselves finding oppression and government corruption, risking imprisonment and even death. A young architecture student, a bereaved daughter, and a peasant legal clerk are the unlikely heroes of these stories, private citizens cast by unexpected circumstances into surprising roles.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Wild Grass China’s Revolution from Below” about?
Who is the author of “Wild Grass China’s Revolution from Below”?
When was “Wild Grass China’s Revolution from Below” published?
What is the ISBN for “Wild Grass China’s Revolution from Below”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
