The collection brings together international experts to detail the book's journey:
: It functioned as a symbol of liberation for activists in the West (e.g., the Black Panther Party in the U.S.) while simultaneously being a tool of state-enforced conformity and oppression in China. Mao's Little red book : a global history
: Local actors strategically used Maoism to address national concerns, often independent of China's direct control. Key Contributors and Chapters Mao's Little red book : a global history