Asian Studies papers

Historical roots. Modern education and official policy. Special and welfare education. Teacher training programs. Educational reforms and new technology.

An exploration of the present and historical reasons for high population growth in Bombay and the resulting urban and infrastructure problems.

An in-depth study into building capacity as a prerequisite for the promotion of good governance and reduction of limitations in the developing world.

An in-depth examination of the changes in the identity of Japanese women.

An analysis of Japanese architecture as a reflection of societal values, with an emphasis on the symbiotic nature of green architecture.

A review of the novel highlighting the difficulties faced by Asian immigrants to America.

An essay on the regional cultures and economies of China and Korea.

An analysis of Chinese culture in the United States.

An analysis of China's economy, focusing on the country's financial difficulties and the changes essential to boost the economy.

An examination of the cultural stereotyping of Asian Americans and how harmful it is to society.

An examination of the history of the South Korean economy from its peak to its downfall during the 1990s.

This paper presents several different arguments in support of American investment in China.

A review of the Japanese book by sociologist Tom Gill, "Men of Uncertainty; The Social Organization of Day Laborers in Contemporary Japan".

A discussion of the political and economic barriers hindering the democratization process in China.

An introduction to the Vietnamese revolution which took place in 1945.

An examination of how China finally gained entry into the WTO in November 2001.

A discussion on the causes and consequences of the population growth rate in India.

A look at the risks and rewards for companies investing in foreign countries, focusing on America-China.

A discussion of 'The Tale of Genji' written by Murasaki Shikibu detailing the Heian Period in Japan.

An essay on "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan. It includes a summary of the story and comments on how the book relates to Chinese culture.

An analysis of the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997 which struck Thailand in July 1997, soon engulfed most of the countries in the region ,and at one time threatened to spread the world over.

A history of early twentieth century Japan with emphasis on the rise and fall of its economy.

A brief history of the ancient civilizations of the Near East, India and China.

A discussion of the concepts of sovereignty and security in South East Asia and their importance to stability in the region.

An in-depth study of Asian immigration to the United States.

A study on our personal viewpoint as a result of our ethnicity and the collective mass media.

An examination of the concept of filial piety and obedience to one's parents and superiors as it relates to Confucian society.

An examination of the culture and economy of South Korea - past and present and future.

An exploration into the reasons for the sustained rapid economic growth rates in the economies of Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea.

A study of the preconditions and policies required for economic growth and why some Asia-Pacific countries have failed to achieve sustainable long-term growth.

A paper which discusses policies undertaken by Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Japan to face the challenges of globalization.

A discussion of the factors responsible for the slowdown in Asia's economic performance and its move towards recession in 2000 ?2001.

This paper investigates the issue of multi racial Asians living in different countries.

An examination of mother-daughter relationships in this novel by Amy Tan.

A report about the practices of child labor today in the textile industry in Asia.

A review of the novel "Donald Duk" by Frank Chin describing race relations in the United States.

This is a country project report on the Republic of Korea.

A study on the Asian films "Crouching Tiger", "Hidden Dragon" and "Princess Mononok".

This paper uses two sources, "The Story of Noriko" and "Golden Arches East" to examine how the younger generations from Japan and China, standing between the traditional identity and the new identity, are reacting to new cultures and mindsets.

A comparison of Japanese and Chinese society through the films "My Neighbor Totoro" and "The Tai Chi Master".

A paper which discusses that despite the severe limits placed on Chinese women throughout their history, they still managed to demonstrate tenacity and courage and the power of decision within these restrictions.

A paper which introduces and discusses leisure time for women in Japan.

A paper which examines the educational system in Malaysia today.

A study of the entrance of China to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

A paper which discusses the life and works of Japanese author, Akutagawa Ryunosuke within the modernist period that he lived.

A paper whch studies the the forces that affected the human and non-human world in ancient Chinese religion.

A paper which discusses various aspects of U.S.-China trade relations.

A paper discussing the views of the Japanese society on Japanese actions during World War II.

A study of American writer Jen Gish's story, "Chin".

An exploration of the economic impact of McDonald's entering the Chinese market.

An examination of the traditional dress of Korea, known as the Hanbok, and the way it reflects the Korean culture.

A discussion and tips for investors doing Foreign Direct Investment on the Japanese wine market

A look at the theme of mixed identity and senses in Tan's novel.

This paper discusses problems faced by Japanese-Americans during World War II.

An outline of the history of Japan from its first inhabitants to the modern industrialized power nation of today.

This paper discusses the George Crane's book 'Bones of the Master' and how it relates to Asian religions.

The potential effects on the global economy of China's joining the WTO.

A paper on the economic conditions and general dynamics of the Chinese economy in lieu of the changing social and political paradigm.

An examination of whether the concept of an Asian Monetary Fund can be turned into a reality.

This paper studies the years of repression in Vietnam and the events that led to the outbreak of the Vietnam war.

This paper discusses the contradiction of Taiwan's attitude towards China and the emerging commercial ties between these countries.

The following paper discusses why there was such a drastic turn in Japan's economic trend from the 1950's to today.

An analysis of the recent Japanese economic recession and what measures have been taken in attempt to revitalize the economy.

This paper examines Japan's current economic problems.

This paper discusses the fierce competition that American high-school students face from international Korean students and the reasons behind this.

This paper traces Japanese trade, European influence on this trade, and the internal power struggles resulting from European influence from the early 17th century to the late 19th century.

This paper discusses Japan's foreign policy and the reasons behind recent changes.

A comparative analysis of the two systems of government of North and South Korea.

This paper discusses the persecution of Japanese-Americans during World War II.

This paper explores the issue of racism.

This paper discusses the foreign policy of Japan and traces the history of policymaking in this country, emphasizing U.S.-Japanese relations and the reasons behind the changing faces of international relations.

A look at women's struggle for economic equality in Japan.

This paper is a study of the outbreak of tuberculosis in the United States and South Korea.

This paper examines the similarities and differences between the Roman Empire and the Chinese Empire.

A look at the rites and rituals in Pakistani as opposed to Christian weddings.

A look at symbolic imagery in the novel "Snow Country" by Japanese author Yasunari Kawabata.

This paper is a historical description of the country of Malaysia during the year 1965.

This paper is an analysis of the book "Magical Urbanism", the film "Who Killed Vincent Chin" and the film "The New China Town".

A look at Japan's economic growth following World War II.

This paper examines human rights issues in East Asia over the past fifty years.

A look at the religious aspects in Indonesian culture.

The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss and analyze the history of the Ninjas.

A look at what led up to the Japanese position in WWII.

This essay looks at the effects of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre on Chinese politics.

This paper summarizes the various views taken by the World Bank on Asian economic development before the crisis, and how the effects of the Asian crisis threw the Bank's judgement.into doubt.

This paper analyzes the impact of 'globalization' on labor conditions in third world countries in reference to the work of the World Bank, the International Labor Organization and 'anti-sweatshop' campaigners.

The paper is a breakdown of five different theories of sex.

This paper explores China's controversial one child policy, its problems and future.

This paper presents a view of the Korean culture.

This paper examines the history of the tensions between Pakistan and India.

This paper is a review of the biography, "Deng Xiaoping and the Making of Modern China", by Richard Evans.

This paper examines Japanese prime minister, Koizumi and tries to answer the question: Is he the reformer or will his radical plans bring further hardship to Japan as well as to the global economy?

This paper examines Chinese political history to demonstrate and validate the claims that Taiwan should indeed be entitled to the title of "mainland" China.

This paper examines cross-cultural politeness using the Brown and Levinson's model.

This is an assessment of the impact of globalization and information technologies on the Chinese business environment.

This is a paper that looks at the many different female images in Taoism. It looks at what they are and the importance they have to the religion as a whole.

This paper discusses Confucianism and its rituals.

A look at the development and spread of Buddhism into China.

This paper summarizes and critiques the book "Can Japan Compete?"

Sight and blindness, reality and constructions in Hwang's "M. Butterfly".