Farewell to the God of Plague: Chairman Mao’s Campaign to Deworm China

Discover the untold story of Chairman Mao's campaign against snail fever in the captivating book, Farewell to the God of Plague. Through extensive research and previously unseen archives, author Miriam Gross sheds light on the Maoist health care model and the remarkable grassroots resistance it faced.

Unlike other accounts, this groundbreaking book uncovers the hidden role of banished urban doctors and rural educated youth in the campaign's success. They formed an unacknowledged treatment arm that played a vital role in overcoming the challenges and achieving triumph. Get ready to be amazed by the intertwining of politics, culture, and economics that shaped this historic event.

By reassessing the relationship between science and political control during the Maoist era, Farewell to the God of Plague challenges preconceived notions. It reveals the fascinating role of "grassroots science" in both legitimizing the regime and exerting Party control in rural areas. This eye-opening perspective adds a new layer of understanding to one of the most significant health care campaigns in history.

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