Asian Studies papers

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".

Traces the history of immigration from China to the United States of America.

An overview of Marilyn Young's book on the Vietnam War and how it relates to America's current foreign policy strategy.

This paper discusses that the People's Republic of China becoming a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has a great impact upon its development and the entire world.

Looks at the acculturation and assimilation experienced by the Chinese immigrants when they came to America.

This paper discusses the problems of urbanization, industrialization, and housing security in China and India as their populations immigrate from rural to urban areas.

This paper discusses the novel, "Rickshaw", written by Lao She and translated by Jean M. James, which focuses on the function of the rickshaw as a symbol in the text.

Traces the history of Japanese immigration to the United States and their assimilation into U.S. society.

This paper discusses the insidious myth of an Aryan invasion of India, which lately has been widely contested.

A research paper on the current problems of the China Telecom company.

Examines the Kashmir conflict on the Indian-Pakistani border.

Reviews the history of acupuncture and the role of nurses in regard to acupuncture treatment.

Examines the cultural and economic aspects of Malaysia as a prospective market for foreign goods.

This paper discusses cultural factors, etiquette, and political and economic issues important for foreign business people conducting business in China.

Looks at the viability of opening a business in Japan as a means of foreign investment.

Examines the influence of foreign powers in China in the late 1800s.

Discusses the character and the spirit of the monkey character in the Chinese story, "The Journey to the West".

This paper analyzes Maxine Hong Kingston's ?The Woman Warrior, an autobiography including the myths and cultural beliefs culled from her Chinese heritage.

Examines Japan's creditworthiness based on its economic position.

A presentation of a global business plan for Singapore's economy.

A cross-cultural analysis of consumer behavior in China, Taiwan,
and the United States.

An examination of the past and present of China's economy.

Examines the historical and ritual importance of this 13th century Japanese text.

This paper discusses the Flying Geese economic development theory-- the way production techniques are introduced to the less developed countries by the highly developed countrie. It also describes the development of the East Asian's economies.

An overview of the causes, effects, and aftermath of the Asian financial crisis.

Explores the reasons for the collapse of Thailand's currency in 1997.

This paper reviews an unusual novel written in French by Dai Sijie, "Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress". He describes it as a playful, fable-like fairytale about life in Communist China.

An overview of China's one-child policy, why it was implemented, and the consequences of the ban.

This paper discusses the use of coercion by the Japanese in the course of Japanese imperialism in the 19th and 20th centuries in Asia.

This essay discusses the Southeast Asian Peasant Rebellions of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

This essay discusses the effect of sinocentrism on Chinese peasantry in the 19th century.

A discussion of Islam radicalism in Indonesia or as the author describes it: Fundamentalism among Moderate Society.

A study of the country of South Korea and the effects of globalisation on this small nation.

An examination of the interaction between Tibet and China through history with an emphasis on 1950 to the present.

An overview of the history of the Ch'in Empire.

This paper examines the phenomenon of Asian immigrants on the island of Hawaii.

A review of two modern novels that both deal with the theme of a personal odyssey.

Examines how India was perceived by travelers returning from the East during the Renaissance.

A description of the country and people of Tibet.

A thematic approach to a study of two stories by Lee Mun-Yeol.

Considers whether Japan should be given extended credit, based on its economic situation.

This paper discusses and analyzes the article, "Power Politics", by Arundhati Roy.

A brief history of Vietnam, focusing on the reunification period of 1955-1975.

A brief history of Vietnam, focusing on the reunification period of 1955-1975.

A look at the emergence of social complexity in Neolithic China.

A brief description of the reign of Mao Tse-tung and the Communist Revolution in China.

Examines the camps set up to imprison Japanese nationals in the U.S.A. during WWII.

Discussion and analysis of Kingston's book, "The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts".

Argues that the Vietnam War was a result of France's inability to suppress the nationalist movement in Indochina.

A discussion of French occupation and eventual defeat in Indochina.

A discussion of why Australia took part in the Vietnam War.

An analysis of the movie, "Shall We Dance", by director Masayuki Suo.

Examines the concept of language as tradition and experience in discourses by Chang-Rae Lee, Dennis Baron, and Amy Tan.

A look at the new challenges facing Hong Kong as one of the world's premiere trade ports and economically free markets.

Comparing the business and entrepreneurial cultures of Asian-Americans.

An analysis of this novel by Nora Okja Keller.

This paper reviews Murasaki Shikibu's "Tale of Genji", a revealing tale about the plight of humanity in medieval Japan.

An examination of the effects of the continuing economic crisis on the Japanese economy.

This paper discusses the concepts of free will, determinism, and choice John Okada's "No-No Boy".

This paper is a complete original research study exploring the benefits of e-training in organizations, the challenges and tasks associated with the implementation of e-training, and how Chinese firms can benefit from such technology.

This paper discusses China's economy, the very last of the main Communist states.

An analysis of Akira Kurosawa's "Ran" as it relates to the code of Bushido and its themes of loyalty.

This paper discusses the role of oracle bones, the earliest form of Chinese writing, as an important source for understanding the development of written Chinese and the Shang society.

A discussion on the benefits of China's accession to the World Trade Organization for China and its trading partners with a focus on the United States.

Compares work ethics and management theories of these two countries.

Examines the ideological fanaticism of the Chinese Cultural Revolution

A discussion of how Eastern and Western cultures have learned to communicate with each other.

A paper that outlines the cultural geography of the Pacific Rim countries.

An economic survey of South Korea.

A discussion of the Chinese immigrants living in the San Joaquin Valley, California.

An overview of the Korean War and the growing wave of anti-Americanism in Korea.

Analyzes this pre-WWII Japanese document and shows how it compares to Hitler's "Mein Kampf".

This paper explores the economic and professional performance of Mexican-Americans and Chinese-Americans.

This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the life and work of author Amy Tan.

An examination of the globalization of China.

Looks at whether U.S. technology could have a beneficial impact or a negative impact on Thai hospitals.

Compares the resistance movements of Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King.

This paper discusses a book by Li Yu, who was born during the fall of Ming dynasty, called "A Tower for the Summer Heat".

This paper discusses the Holy Month of Ramazan, or Ramadan, a Muslim ritual practice as practiced in Pakistan.

An analysis of United States foreign policy towards North Korea.

An explanation of how different cultures have entertained their children throughout the ages.

Presents a geographic, economic, and sociological profile of the nations in Southeast Asia.

An analysis of Emily Ahern's article, entitled "The Power and Pollution of Chinese Women".

Looks at the influence that Hindu philosophy and culture has had on India as a nation.

A discussion of the political crises facing the regions of North and South Korea.

Examines the theme in "The Tale of Genji", which is that the nunnery is a place of escape for women.

An overview of the history and influence of the "Analects of Confucius".

A look at the effects of Legalism on East Asian governments and societies.

A look at the definition of genocide and its use under Hitler in Europe and Suharto in Indonesia.

Traces the history of Japanese immigration to America, focusing on those who settled in California.

This paper investigates the quality of health services provided to people in different geographical regions of Pakistan and India, based on factors such economy, society, and culture.

A thorough examination of the roles eunuchs played during this dynasty.

Looks at the factors that will impact the growth patterns of the Hmong Alliance Church.

A biography of the life of the Burmese leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.

Compares the philosophies of two great leaders, Martin Luther King and Chinese Lao Tzu.

Looks at the greater degree of freedom Japanese women had during the Meiji and Taisho periods in Japan.