History GCSE

Pragmatism

What Pragmatism means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Pragmatism

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An approach that abandons strict ideological adherence in favour of practical solutions, which Liu and Deng used to stimulate agricultural recovery.

Pearson Edexcel · Option 32: Key topic 2: Economic policy, 1949–65 - 4 Economic reform (study guide)

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Option 32: Key topic 2: Economic policy, 1949–65 - 4 Economic reform (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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