Asian Studies papers

Questions whether the theory of 'late industrialization' explains the origins of critical institutional differences between the major economies.

Compares Russia and China's economic reform in the 1990's.

Case study of a patient in therapy who is having self-identity and self-esteem issues.

An in-depth look at the impact of foreign direct investment on the development of an emerging economy, focusing on China.

An analysis of the prevalence of racism during the Second World War.

A review of the book "Asian-American Panethnicity" written by Yen Le Espiritu.

This paper is a proposal for a quantitative research analysis of privacy issues in South Korea today.

Examines the effect of the convention and exhibition industry on Chinese tourism.

A look at why India is an obvious choice to be used for the outsourcing of hi-tech human resources.

A look at China's 'one child' policy and its cultural and social impact.

An analysis of the political structure and philosophy of South Korea.

Examines the themes of fatalism and destiny in this novel by Kenzaburo Oe.

An analysis of the abuse and rape of women during the partition of India, 1947-8.

A discussion of how Hindu women are treated according to religious law and state law in India.

Analyzes an article by Sandra Martin, et. al. on domestic violence in India.

This paper analyzes the Thai cosmetics industry particularly the political and legal environments.

A review and analysis of John Hersey's book "Hiroshima".

This paper compares the ethical and cultural medical traditions of two different cultures: The United States and the Hmong, an indigenous population native of Laos, a growing immigrant presence in California.

An overview of what factors affect small and medium enterprises in Thailand and how they are regulated.

A look at monosodium glutamate (MSG) and its uses.

An application of Durkheim's anomie theory to 20th century Japanese issues of suicide.

A post World War II history of Vietnam.

This paper discusses the application of the Japanese management style, or 'lean' techniques as they generally are known, to the North American automobile industry.

A report of the changes evident in the city of New Delhi, India, with a focus on the bazaars and commercial centers.

This paper discusses that the Indian economy has been effected, positively or adversely, by the controversial World Trade Organization's (WTO) Doha declaration of 2001.

A brief overview of the history and economics of South Korea.

This paper discusses North Korea, its history and its present nuclear position.

A look at how the Chinese revolution influenced literature during the early 1900s specifically focusing on Lu Xun and his novel "The True Story of Ah Q".

Examines Mahathir Mohammed's impact on Malaysia's foreign policy.

This paper discusses the history, which led to the formation of the American-Japanese alliance, the partnership itself in terms of its socio-cultural, economic and geopolitical dimensions and the prospects for the future.

An examination of the globalization of the body care industry into Asia.

An investigation into Thai youths' use of the internet for healthcare education.

An in-depth analysis of supply chain management in China after its accession to the World Trade Organization.

This paper evaluates the factor of home-ownership, concentrating on the areas of Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco to determine the degree of assimilation by Chinese-Americans.

This paper discusses Yoshitoshi, an ukiyo-e artist of the 19th century, who is most clearly remembered for the blood, gore, and psychotic imagery of his paintings.

This paper discusses the Yugao chapter of Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji".

A comparative study of how developing countries in Asia are dealing with the negative impacts of the internet.

This paper compares the ideas of Confucianism and Daoism.

This paper uses an algebraic model in conjunction with an extended strategy game to prove that the passage of Chinese Anti-Secession bill was empirically and scientifically sound.

An analysis of the effects of China's economic prowess on the U.S. economy.

This paper reviews individual articles and interviews Chinese officials to evaluate the World Trade Organization's (WTO) dispute settlement system (DSS) and its implications for China.

An examination of the changing nature of the U.S.-Japanese alliance as it relates to Japanese militarization and the contemporary world order.

This paper discusses the China's insurance regulatory regime and compares it to the insurance regimes in the United Kingdom, Iran, and Japan.

An overview of Chinese labor laws.

This paper relates that Japan's declining fertility and negative population growth could potentially cause more damage than the slowing of the Japanese economy.

A look at the involvement of China in the World Trade Organization, focusing on the need for supply chain management.

An analysis of the effects of religion on Asian culture.

This paper is a study in the contrasts between business practices in the U.S. and China.

A look at why the Japanese have failed to implement a successful method of human resources management in China.

An in-depth examination of the effects of child labor on children's development, focusing on the situation in India.

This paper discusses the role of financial institutions in poverty reduction in Pakistan.

An examination of the strengths and weaknesses of the performance appraisal approach in theory and practice.

An analysis of the causes and effects of Japan's post-WWII economic expansion.

An analysis of several situations in southeast Asia that have the potential of greatly influencing other parts of the world.

An introduction to Hinduism - its origins and beliefs.

Discusses and compares conceptions of language and knowledge in Taoism and Confucianism.

Briefly explores three important branches of Hindu philosophy.

An overview of the Korean full moon festival, otherwise known as Chusuk.

Examines the impact of philosophy and religion in China.

An examination of the ethics and morals behind Yukio Mishima's short story, "Patriotism".

An analysis of South Korea's economic development strategies.

A look at different theories why the Sri Lankan civil war is not being resolved.

An analysis of the impact of the Asian tsunami on international relations with China.

The paper examines India's foreign policy stand on the current war on terror.

Considers the conditions affecting Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan.

This paper discusses the introduction of wireless technology into China.

This paper discusses China as an arena for Western business ventures.

A discussion of North Korea and the challenges faced by the United States government.

This paper discusses the history of oriental fashion and its influence on Western fashion.

The paper examines India's 21st century national and regional security concerns.

An analysis of whether China can challenge U.S. power relations in East Asia.

A detailed analysis of the history and current status of the Korean nuclear standoff.

This paper discusses the historical and strategic U.S. operations in Vietnam.

An analysis of the racial and ethnic images in the film, "Rabbit in the Moon," produced by Emiko Omori.

A look at how Tibetan Buddhist norms have driven Tibet's independence movement both at national level and international level.

An analysis of trade patterns between the United States and China.

A discussion about the development of the Asian economy.

This paper analyzes the Vietnamese epic poem by Nguyen Du, "The Tale of Kieu".

A comparison of the Western media to the media industry in China.

An attempt to prove that China was rational in deciding to pass its Anti-Secession Bill in January of 2005.

Examines the problem of the maltreatment of Asian workers in Kuwait, especially women.

An analysis of the Tokugawa period of Japanese history, with a focus on the craftsman class.

An Analysis of Joy Kogawa's "Obasan" and Chang-rae Lee's 'Native Speaker"

A look at how the courier industry in India should be regulated in order to ensure universal service for the common man and, at the same time, induce competition in the industry by offering a level playing field.

Examines the political and civil rights of the Tamil ethnic minority in Sri Lanka.

A look at the holocaust committed in Cambodia under the leadership of the Khmer Rouge.

This paper discusses the historical and economic relationship of South Korea and the United States.

This paper discusses the failure of Pakistan to democratize its politics and provide a stable society, despite fifty years of independence.

A look at the problem of domestic violence among Asian-Americans.

A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of China's one child per family policy.

A report on the depth of China's economic development and its potential effect on the global economy.

A look at the history of Zen Buddhism and how it manifested itself in China over time.

A broad, balanced and critical look at human rights in modern China.

An analysis of the impact of ASEAN's constructive engagement on Myanmar and ASEAN's standing in international politics.

This paper reviews Asian-American history and provides a course outline for incorporating Asian-American literature studies into middle-school or high-school coursework.

A comparison of Native American and Chinese culture.

Describes the complex relationship between the mothers and daughters in Amy Tan's novel, "The Joy Luck Club".

Examines the political, economic and social impacts of the International Monetary Fund's reforms on Korea.

A discussion of the conflict in Kashmir.

An analysis of immigrant oppression, with a focus on the internment of Americans of Japanese ancestry.