| 520 | ## | $a In *Inside China Today: A Western View*, E. Grey Dimond presents a firsthand, multifaceted portrait of early‑1980s China through interviews with long‑term Western residents—such as Dr. George Hatem (Dr. Ma Haide), Rewi Alley, Hans Müller—and visits to cultural, medical, and political sites. The book blends personal narrative, social observation, and political commentary to reveal daily life under Maoist and post‑Mao transitions, evaluating the impacts of Cultural Revolution, Party control, and modernization efforts. Rich with anecdotes and reflections, it offers Western readers a rare “on‑the‑ground” snapshot of China during a pivotal era. |