User:Chris Yang0609/Four Pests campaign/Bibliography

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Background - Additional Information section


 * In this section, I used an article “Cold War Competition and Food Production in China” by Chen, Y. This is to highlight the beginning of Mao’s implementation of unrealistic targets on Chinese grain production to extract funds from agriculture for rapid industrial growth which consequentially resulted into the “Four Pest Campaign” action taken. I also used a source from the WorldAtlas website, “The Four Pests Campaign: Objectives, Execution, Failure, And Consequences” published by Pariona, A. This is to provide insightful information and numerical data about the Four Pests Campaign. Prior to these changes, the original wikipedia lacks context of the reasoning of initiating this campaign during the Great Leap Forward. Furthermore, it previously did not provide enough numerical data regarding the Four Pests Campaign.

Significance Section


 * I used Judith Shapiro’s book Mao's war against nature : Politics and the environment in revolutionary China, to highlight how the Four Pests campaign is linked to the themes of the Great Leap Forward. The main themes I highlighted were human domination of nature, mass mobilization through propaganda, and the significance of the campaign on the world stage. I also used Abigail Holst’s dissertation (“Chinese Propaganda Posters in Mao’s Patriotic Health Movements: From Four Pests to SARS”) to point out that some of the posters were militaristic in nature, and sought to use patriotism to mobilize all of the Chinese population, especially children. Finally, I utilized first hand accounts of children during the campaign, to highlight their importance and how the effectively they mobilized.

The Campaign Section


 * I used "Health in China: From Mao to Market Reform" as a reference to show how this campaign was initiated and why people what this campaign. Then I used several references, for instance, "Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Rats in Southern China",  "RED CHINA: Death to Sparrows", to demonstrate the reason why each pest was targeted and its bad influences which were considered as problems by then. For the timeline part, I used 中共中央、国务院关于除四害讲卫生的指示 as a primary source to illustrate how the government started and viewed the campaign as a whole.

The Purpose Section


 * Chan, Alfred L. (1992-03). "The Campaign for Agricultural Development in the Great Leap Forward: A Study of Policy-Making and Implementation in Liaoning". The China Quarterly. 129: 52–71. It highlights a significant aspect of the Great Leap Forward, specifically the unintended consequences of the campaign to exterminate sparrows during the Four Pests Campaign. This information is highly relevant to an article about the Four Pests Campaign because it sheds light on the ecological repercussions of one of the key initiatives undertaken during that period.


 * "The Four Pests Campaign: Objectives, Execution, Failure, And Consequences". WorldAtlas. It is pertinent to an article on the Four Pests Campaign as it establishes a parallel between the overarching concept of pest control for public health and the specific goals of the campaign. Both initiatives share a common objective: the reduction of disease transmission to enhance public health by targeting disease vectors, notably flies and mosquitoes. The mention of malaria as an illustrative example contextualizes the objectives of the Four Pests Campaign, shedding light on the Chinese government's motivation to address mosquito-related health threats. Moreover, the paragraph underscores the proactive nature of both efforts, emphasizing that government-led initiatives to control disease-carrying vectors contribute to preventing and mitigating health risks. This aligns with the broader aim of the Four Pests Campaign to foster a healthier and more resilient society by curbing the prevalence of diseases associated with pests.


 * "Great Leap Forward", Wikipedia. It adds depth by providing a broader understanding of the socio-economic context during the Great Leap Forward. It helps readers recognize the commonalities in mobilization strategies and challenges faced in different government initiatives, contributing to a more comprehensive view of the historical and social dynamics surrounding the Four Pests Campaign.


 * "Mao Zedong - Chinese Revolution, Communism, Chairman | Britannica". www.britannica.com. It provides readers with a broader understanding of the political climate in which the campaign took place. It helps to contextualize the motivations behind government initiatives, the methods used to mobilize public support, and the broader implications of political ideology on specific campaigns. This historical context enriches the narrative around the Four Pests Campaign, making it more comprehensive and insightful for readers.

The Consequence Section


 * "Paved With Good Intentions: Mao Tse-Tung's "Four Pests" Disaster". Discover Magazine. It enhances the narrative by providing a detailed account of the far-reaching consequences, both ecological and human, resulting from the campaign. It underscores the importance of considering ecological dynamics in policymaking and serves as a cautionary tale about the potential pitfalls of initiatives that lack a comprehensive understanding of the ecosystems they impact.