Like Cattle and Horses

Discover the profound connections between the rise of Chinese nationalism and the emergence of a robust working class in Like Cattle and Horses by S. A. Smith. Published by Duke University Press in 2002, this compelling paperback spans 277 pages and delves into the historical and political landscape of early 20th-century China. Smith intricately explores how the labor movement was fueled by workers' passionate refusal to endure dehumanizing conditions, as poignantly expressed in an anonymous poem that described their plight. This insightful work is essential for anyone interested in Asian studies, political history, and the dynamics of labor and nationalism. Enhance your understanding of this critical period in history and the dignity that drove the working class to demand change.