Asian Studies papers

This paper discusses the economic crisis in Asia in 1997-8 in the light of other crashes throughout history, from the prototypical and definitive bubble-and-crash phenomenon to the recent 1989 bubble and crash of the Japanese stock market.

A review of the short story, "Dead on Arrival" written by Linh Dinh.

An analysis of the roles played by Hong Kong and Taiwan in Chinese history.

An analysis of ancient Asian religions, specifically Zoroastrianism and Hinduism.

A discussion of how the Internet needs to become available to all people, especially in developing countries.

A comparative analysis of the treatment of allied prisoners of war held by Germany and Japan during World War Two.

This paper argues the need for Japan to assume responsibility, both morally and legally, for the use of the "comfort women", sex slaves in a systematic, planned system ordered and executed by the Japanese government during World War II.

This paper discusses the lack of equity in access to health care and the changing epidemiology of disease patterns related to economic development and the aging population in China.

A comprehensive examination of the popular housing alternative in 21st century Shanghai known as lifestyle hotels.

A look at the evolving status of women in Japan from 1200 B.C. to modern times with the Meiji Restoration.

This paper discusses mythology, using Vietnamese myths as examples, including "Con Rong Chau Tien" and "Phu Dong Thien Vuong".

This paper discusses the difference in the English translations by poets Ronald Miao and Herbert Giles of the Chinese poem, "Boudoir Thoughts", originally written centuries ago by Hsu Kan.

An economic evaluation of the current Japanese economic conditions.

Highlights the contributions made by Asian-Americans to the American capitalist process.

A study of the movement for democracy against the repressive regimes of Burma locally and globally.

This paper discusses the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and his influence on the Indian independence movement.

An analysis of the fall of Thai absolutism.

An analysis of the state and the market in the Malaysian political economy.

An analysis of the ethnic relations in the Malaysian peninsula.

An exploration of the impact that China has had upon Hong Kong since 1997.

This paper discusses the documentary film, "Carved in Silence", directed by Felicia Lowe, about the Chinese Exclusion Act and the subsequent incarceration of the Chinese immigrants on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay.

A discussion about improving the tourism market in Thailand.

This paper discusses the problem of child labor, especially in Istanbul, Turkey.

A review of "The Life and Times of Flora Belle Jan" written by Judy Yung.

A discussion of one of the most widely read pieces of Chinese literature and its author.

An analysis of China's progression toward democracy.

An overview of the potential benefits of a unified Taiwan and China.

An analysis of the politics and economy of modern-day China.

This paper discusses Japan's economic activity, one of the world's strongest economies.

This paper compares the cell phone industry in Japan with the cell phone industry in the United States.

A look at the way information technology has impacted Vietnam's culture and economy.

A discussion on the considerations that should be taken into account before doing business in Japan.

A look at the immigration and labor patterns of Chinese immigrants to the United States.

Examines the effect of globalization on the Indian economy.

A report about the dumping of electronic trash in Third World countries.

A review of the book "The Woman Warrior" written by Maxine Hong Kingston.

Analyzes the philosophy and image behind this 12th Century statue of Buddha.

Examines and analyzes the Asian economic and currency crisis that rocked the Asian markets in 1997.

This paper is a complete research project to evaluate the relationship between luxury purchases as conspicuous consumption and Generation Y in Taiwan, using designer brands as the example.

A comparison of similarities between Japan and America.

A study of the "Strategic Hamlet Program", cataloging the overall failure of the program to bring about pacification in South Vietnam from 1961 to 1963.

An examination of foreign trade between Japan and the U.S. and what it entails.

A short history of prostitution in Thailand and the historical and current causes behind the widespread prostitution in the country.

Review of Martin Eaton's and Myron Dembo's article, "Differences in the Motivational Beliefs of Asian-American and Non-Asian Students".

A discussion of the ongoing problem of violent crimes committed by Asian gangs in North America.

Review and analysis of Maxine Hong Kingston's novel, "The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts".

Compares the films, "Battle of Algiers" (1965), and "Indochine" (1992).

A comparative report on the international trade strengths of China and the United States.

A general overview of some of the social, religious, cultural, and political aspects of Japan.

How China has been influenced by the Cultural Revolution and its aims for democracy.

Discusses the political and economic developments in modern-day China as they relate to its past and present conditions as a world power.

This paper analyzes the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998 in Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

An overview of this revolution, which resulted from the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917.

A look at how Chinese poet and scholar, Xu Zhimo, developed a style that challenged the traditional poetic styles of China as well as China's ideas of freedom, morality, and love.

Examines predictions for the future of the Japanese economy.

The economic status of Japan.

This paper compares Confucianism and Daoism, both of which come from the Chinese religious traditions.

An investigation into the concept of 'wa' in the Japanese business culture.

Examination of cultural differences and their affect on women's roles for Korean and Japanese female students

This paper discusses the lost identity of Hong Kong after the 1997 return to China.

Review and analysis of Arundhati Roy's novel. "The God of Small Things" .

This paper discusses gender inequality in Japan.

Critical review of Ondaatje's book about the war between the Tamils and the government of Sri Lanka.

A risk analysis examining the idea of investing in Thailand's hospitality and tourism sector.

This paper discusses the "Edicts of Asoka" as originating out of the Laws of Manu within the Buddhist religion.

An analysis of the genesis of modern Chinese Kung Fu and its philosophy.

This paper compares Japanese jazz and pop female performers to American female performers.

This paper discusses the rise of Hindu fundamentalism in India.

This paper discusses India's economy, including current statistics.

This paper discusses the status of women in the Choson Dynasty.

A look at the treatment of the Korean women of the Choson Dynasty from 1392 to 1910.

Discussion of Japan's monumental economic and technological success following WWII.

This paper discusses the factors affecting the success of the Indian film industry, known as Bollywood.

This paper discusses two poems about women from the Tang dynasty, "To My Daughter on Her Marriage into the Yang Family", by author Wei Yingwu (737-731), and "Endless Yearning II", by Li Bai (701-762).

An examination of the cultural impact that the 'old-country' still has on Chinese-Americans.

A brief paper examining the diverse demography of Malta.

This paper is a discussion of the early trade routes as they relate to the Korean Peninsula.

Examines the reasons why the U.S.A. lost the Vietnam War.

This paper discusses the U.S. colonization of the Philippines, which although pledged to be altruistic, proved to support a hidden agenda.

An examination of the rise of Taiwanese nationalism and its implications for cross-Strait affairs.

An examination of how Asian-American culture fosters the love of gambling.

An exploration of the major external influences on Japanese accounting since the middle of the nineteenth century.

A brief history of ancient China, starting with the Shang Dynasty and ending with the T'ang Dynasty.

This paper discusses the parties and websites of two distinct political movements that influenced the course of modern Taiwanese history, Kuomintang (Chinese Nationalist Party).and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

A look at the role of karaoke in Japanese culture.

A look at how globalization has helped the economy in Asia through a discussion on food production and resource allocation.

This detailed paper explores the origins and major centers of the Indus civilization, focusing on Indus culture and its art, including architecture, seals, beads, figurines, and personal accessories.

This paper examines the political structure of Japan.

A case study of China's fine porcelain industry.

An analysis of the strategy of the Quality Inns Hotel Group to open a new hotel chain in China.

The impacts of U.S. foreign policy in Indonesia during the Cold War era and Indonesia's role and importance.

The story behind the most effective non-tariff barrier to the Japanese market and how to overcome it.

An overview of how to organise a Chinese function from the planning stage to the execution of the function itself.

A review of the changes that took place in religion in Australia in the 1960's and 70's.

An overview of medical and nursing practices in India.

A look at the causes as to why Christianity is constantly rejected in Southeast Asia.

Examines the negative relationship between female literacy and population growth in two Indian states.

Explores the conditions under which the typical Chinese family lives today.

This paper discusses the effect of Communist China on Tibet.

An analysis of Eleanor J. Hall's book, "Life among the Samurai".