Lei Feng

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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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Pages: 248, Hardcover, Royal Collins Publishing Company