Maurice Meisner
American historian and author
Born
1931
95 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An influential historian and academic, contributed significantly to the study of Chinese history and the intellectual history of Marxism. Authored several important texts, including 'Marxism, Maoism, and the Chinese Revolution' and 'The Rise of Chinese Communism', providing critical insights into Chinese political movements and their historical context. Served as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where the study of China became a central focus. His scholarship was recognized for its depth and expertise in addressing complex subjects within Chinese history and politics.
Authored 'The Rise of Chinese Communism'
Contributed to the understanding of Marxism in China
Served as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
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