| ID | 161704 |
| Title Proper | Beichuan's Tragedy |
| Other Title Information | Tan Zuoren and the politics, suffering, and injustice of the Wenchuan earthquake |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | MÄENPÄÄ, MARJAANA |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | It has been argued that Tan Zuoren's essay ‘Longmen Mountain, please bear witness for the children of Beichuan’ is not only an attempt to narrate an alternative version of the story of the Wenchuan earthquake but also to present a vision of an alternative future for Chinese society. The building blocks for this alternative future would be finding a balance between human beings and nature, respect for minorities, and responsible rule. Tan does not demand the end of Communist Party rule, but explains how the system could be changed to make it better for both the people and nature. The keys to achieving this goal are rectifying historical injustices, an honest examination of mistakes, and respect for ordinary people. |
| `In' analytical Note | Modern Asian Studies Vol. 52, No.6; Nov 2018: p.1837-1855 |
| Journal Source | Modern Asian Studies 2018-12 52, 6 |
| Key Words | Politics ; Wenchuan Earthquake ; Beichuan's Tragedy ; Tan Zuoren |