Enchanted Revolution: Ghosts, Shamans, and Gender Politics in Chinese Communist Propaganda, 1942–1953.

"Enchanted Revolution: Ghosts, Shamans, and Gender Politics in Chinese Communist Propaganda, 1942–1953" by Xiaofei Kang explores the propaganda culture of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) during the Yan'an period. The book focuses on the Party's anti-superstition campaign, which used popular religion and gendered symbolism to build socialism. It examines the anti-shaman campaign, Communist literature of ghosts and demons, and the opera "The White-Haired Girl" as examples of this propaganda strategy. The book also highlights the Party's use of religion and gender as battlegrounds for its revolutionary goals. While the book provides valuable insights, some historical context and comparisons are questioned. Overall, it contributes to a deeper understanding of the propaganda culture during this period. [Extracted from the article]