Asian Studies papers

Presents the ups and downs in the life of a Chinese immigrant to the US.

A comparison of a Mexican and Indian corporation in light of their respective countries' political, economic and cultural landscape.

This essay is a comparative book review of Valerie J. Matsumoto's "Farming the Home Place" and Karen I. Blu's "Where Do You Stay At,"

Looks at Indonesia based on an interview with a student from that country.

An overview of the U.S-China trade relations in due course of China's GATT acceptance and their WTO acknowledgements.

A discussion on the process of globalization in Southeast Asian nations.

A comparison of the Chinese and Japanese cultures.

An examination of how Gandhi became a world leader, in light of the criteria in John Maxwell's book, "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You."

Examines socialist law in Russia, China, Cuba, Vietnam and especially North Korea.

A review of the many technological advancements of ancient China prior to the fourteenth century.

Reveals the plight of Cambodian refugees in the United States.

An examination of the air and water pollution issues in India.

A discussion of virtue and law as defined by Confucius' philosophy.

This paper looks at Rudyard Kipling's work 'Kim' and shows how the character Kim and Teshoo Lama are symbolic representations of the West and the East respectively.

An analysis of the cultural conflicts in the short story "The Management of Grief," by Bharati Mukerjee".

A examination of the family planning methods utilized in Bangladesh and how they are changing due to aid from family planning workers.

An in-depth examination and comparison of Japanese vs. American defamation law.

This essay looks at Amy Tan's life and examines how aspects of her life are demonstrated through her various works.

An analytical discussion on whether China should revaluate the RMB currency.

An exploration and analysis of the institutional restructuring needed in the urban water sector in India.

Looks at Japan's political and economical relationships with the East Asian nations.

A discussion of the Japanese concept of suicide, and an analysis of Chikamatsu Monzaemon's drama "The Love Suicides at Amijima."

An analysis of the representation of Asian culture in Hisaye Yamamoto's short story collection "Seventeen Syllables".

A comparison of the dynamics of alienation in the three films; Ichikawa's "Tony Takitani", Sakamoto's "Face" and Hashiguchi's "Hush".

An analysis of Claude Monet's connection to Japanese art.

An analysis of the factors that influence the ability of citizens to attain an education within China and Canada.

A look at the evolution of women's fashion in Japan.

This paper provides a linguistic analysis of interrogative expressions in the Chinese and Japanese languages.

Looks at the arts of Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkestan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

An overview of the principles and beliefs of Daoism.

An exploration of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in India.

Presents a complete research paper to investigate neo-convergence in the Indian Constitution in the areas of constitutional amendments and human rights.

A description of Taosim, including wu-wei and the Taijitu.

Explores the phenomenon of linguistic borrowing in the Thai language.

A discussion on the origins of Buddhism in China.

An analysis of the process of assimilation in the film "The Joy Luck Club" directed by Wayne Wang.

A research proposal to study the importance of Kaizen in Swedish multinational enterprises (MNE)s and samll-medium enterprises (SME)s.

An examination of the cultural, socioeconomic and geopolitical issues involved in inter-regime marriages between Hong Kong and mainland China.

A discussion on the differences between the United States and China in regard to the decision-making process in business.

A comparison of the nationalist struggles for recognition and self-determination in India and Algeria.

An examination of the achievements of Japanese artist, Tawaraya Sotatsu.

A description of the major weather disturbance known as a "monsoon," and a discussion of its importance to agriculture and resources in South Asia.

This paper examines the effects of globalization in India.

This paper examines the work "With the Old Breed" by E.B. Sledge that the American and Japanese war culture and views at the time of the battles at Peleliu and Okinawa.

A description of Japanese geisha, their lives and their arts.

A discussion on the pervasiveness of sexual abuse and assault against women and children in China.

A discussion on Japanese organized crime.

An analysis of the factors influencing the fall of the Chinese Qing Dynasty in 1911.

Investigates food security in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) (North Korea).

A comparative study of how developing countries in Asia cope with the negative impacts of the Internet.

A look at some of the unifying factors of the Hindu religion.

A discussion of the content of the essay, "China Chic," written by Valerie Steele and John S. Major.

Discusses sex tourism in Thailand from an industry perspective rather than a moral issue.

A case study analysis of the benefits of diversity in the workplace, especially with regards to women co-workers.

A review of the theme of loyalty in "The Samurai's Garden" by Gail Tsukiyama.

An examination of the validity of the fourth chapter entitled, "From Peking to Bengal," from Marco Polo's "Description of the World."

A discussion of the gender prejudices female Chinese immigrants face in the United States.

A review of "A New History of Korea" by Ki-Baik Lee, translated by Edward Wagner.

A discussion on the art of Thai massage.

A detailed analysis of the Chinese painter Ni Zan's painting "The Rongxi Studio" (1372) as an example of minimalist eccentricity.

A marketing plan for the establishment of a geriatric specialist telemedicine clinic in Hong Kong.

A discussion of the role of tourism in promoting economic stability and GDP in counties such as Japan.

A personal account of a Chinese immigrant adjusting to life in the United States.

This paper discusses the effects of society on parenting styles as illustrated in Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" and Amy Tan's "Two Kinds".

A book review on "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan

Presents an overview of China's relationship to the world of international business.

A discussion on the effects of globalization in China.

A case study of how TaoBao succeeded in ousting eBay from the Chinese market.

A critical review of four articles written on the competition between China and the United States for both oil and influence in the Middle East.

Analyzes investing in China by investigating the success of the fast food company, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in China.

A study on counseling Asian Americans from an African-American perspective.

An examination of the role of tourism in sustaining Japan's economy.

An analysis of the many complex factors responsible for the Korean War.

A review of Herman Hesse's novel "Siddhartha".

A book review of Maxine Hong Kingston's "The Woman Warrior" and a discussion on the assimilation and integration of Chinese women emigrants in the United States.

An examination of Alcoholics Anonymous and their 12-step meeting in China, with opinions of individuals who have attended meetings in China.

An examination of Cambodia's response to violence and exploitation against women.

An examination of the theme of identity in exile in John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath", Bharati Mukherjee's "Jasmine" and Maxine Kingston's "China Men".

This paper explores how Confucianism affected both Japan and Vietnam.

A look at the problems of corruption in China.

A review of the beliefs and thoughts of Islam on metaphysics and the empirical sciences and how this affects the curriculum in Islamic schools.

A research proposal to study the factors contributing to the success of electronic banking with specific reference to Hong Kong.

An in-depth analysis of three British historians' accounts of the Hindu caste system from 1817 to 1994.

A discussion of the influences on Japenese culture and the defining aspects of Japanese culture.

A comparison of the education systems of Korea and the USA and why a higher education in the USA is better.

A critique of the article "Korea: Echoes of a War" by Steven Butler.

This paper explores whether China poses a real threat to the Western world.

An analysis of the Hong Kong film, "Kung Fu Hustle" (2005) directed by Stephen Chow.

A look at China's economic growth and related shortcomings.

This paper explores the dynamics of a U.S.-Japan security alliance in the Asia-Pacific where America's national interests would be preserved in tandem with the emerging global order.

A discussion on China's market socialism policy and the effects this has on its economy.

Describes that relationship between China and India, the world's largest developing countries.

An in-depth analysis of the issues and problems facing South Korea.

An overview of the history of Cambodia, including the Pol Pot Regime and Angkor Wat.

A discussion on whether China, with its economic and technological progress, can be considered as an emerging technology superpower.

A look at the influences that have contributed to Taiwan's cultural heritage.

An exploration of marketing to different cultural groups, with a focus on the Hispanic and Chinese groups in the US.

This paper discusses the impact of culture on organ donation around the world.

A critical analysis of "About Face: A History of America's Curious Relationship with China, From Nixon to Clinton" by James Mann.