Mao's Prey

<p>This book first published in 2001 uses key oral histories to confirm and explain the professional and private lives of post-1949 Chinese intellectuals through the focal point of Chen Renbing a man personally criticised by Mao Zedong. Intellectuals have faced unique perils in modern Chinese history thousands of whom were targeted by Mao. <i>Mao’s Prey</i> provides invaluable insight into their experiences and fates.</p>