Asian Studies papers

This paper evaluates the effectiveness of Japan's current immigration policy.

An in-depth analysis of the Taiwanese health insurance system.

This paper analyzes how China has played an essential role in influencing global policy debates.

This paper analyzes the male projection of femininity in the Beijing Opera.

This paper discusses the three Chinese philosophies of Confucianism, Legalism and Taoism.

An in-depth look at the correlation between two, seemingly different, forms of art, the Beijing Opera and Chinese martial arts.

This paper discusses Afghanistan and the Muslim religion, specifically the resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan in recent months.

This paper discusses the life and achievements of Mahatma Gandhi, architect of India's independence.

This paper provides a comparison of language learning anxiety between students of native and non-native ESL teachers in Taiwan.

A comparison of Theravada Buddhism with Zen and Mahayana Buddhism.

A presentation of an interview with a Chinese-American woman, Eileen Lui.

This paper provides an investigation of the significant factors of Total Quality Management (TQM) programs.

This paper describes the history, training and life of the Japanese Geisha.

An analysis of the relationship between culture and occupation among Chinese women working in the banking industry in New Zealand.

An analysis of the culture and society in Nepal, using a communication perspective.

This paper compares and contrasts the American and Japanese styles of decision-making in business.

A review of China's global status in relation to the United States of America.

This paper examines whether China's strength poses a threat to the United States.

This paper reviews "Musui's Story" by Katsu Kochiki, an autobiography of a samurai who lived during a time of peace.

This is a study exploring American and Chinese business relationships.

A discussion on death and dying and why the topic of death and dying has become sequestrated in modern times from normal social times.

An in-depth look at emerging markets and transition in China.

An analysis of globalization and how it relates to state security.

An examination of the historical, political, economic and social context upon which economic development in the Asia Pacific is based.

Critiques an exhibition given by American-Vietnamese artist, Kim Williams.

An examination of the historical, institutional and cultural aspects of racism and xenophobia in the US, the UK and Japan.

An analysis of the history of animation as part of Japanese culture.

A discussion on the significance of feng shui in business in China.

Shows that the deregulation of banking in China is expected to be the most notable development in China's financial-services market since its WTO accession.

This paper is an original survey of the oil and gas industry of Pakistan to evaluate their pollution control and environmental management.

The history behind the Butoh form of dance in Japan.

An insight into Japan as the ideal tourist destination for Australians.

This paper discusses India's Narmada Dam Project including details of the project such as its location, general description and the ecological and human implications of the dam.

The paper examines the Tai Ping Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion in China.

A comparison of business transaction strategies in Nigeria, Japan and Thailand.

This paper discusses extensively the lives of the Mongol brothers Genghis and Khubilai Khan, whose importance in world history is very much underrated.

This paper reviews Amulya Malladi's book "Serving Crazy with Curry", which has gender identity as its central theme.

An analysis of the political system in Hong Kong and the advent of the Constitutional Development Task Force.

A review of "Congratulations, It's a Girl" Gender and Identity in Mao's China" by Yanmei Wei.

This paper provides a basic outline of Hinduism and Tamil Hinduism.

This paper examines the Chinese myths associated with having a safe delivery and healthy child.

This paper explores the cultural heritages of nations as opposed to the oppressing of the Taiwanese cultural identity.

This paper compares the underworlds of Eastern China and of ancient Greece.

A personal comparison of the eastern and western ways of life.

This paper traces how and why Japan emerged as an industrial power.

This paper examines "Censor Xue Finds Immortality in the Guise of a Fish" and its apparent paradox.

A memo to the emperor by Chen Lee regarding the issue of legalizing opium.

A discussion regarding Google's business strategy in Asia and China.

A review of shrines of Japanese design and culture.

A discussion of women's rights issues in Taiwan and how, when women defend their rights, they can make a difference.

An essay discussing the demographics of Korean-Americans.

An analysis of the the media coverage in China on topics such as crime and justice.

A look at how the government of China uses the Chinese media as a propaganda tool for manipulating the population.

A review of flood disaster reporting in the PRC - English Medium press.

An analysis of Chinese media coverage.

Discusses the economic, political and cultural strategy of Korea's sunshine policy.

An analysis of the East Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998 and whether the crisis is really over.

Examines the writings of Han court historian, Si-ma Qian, as well as his style of writing which seems to indicate that he was more concerned that readers remember the moral examples of his writings rather than the precise events that took place.

An analysis of the reasons for Sun Yat Sen's alliance with Soviet and Chinese communists, arguing that the alliance was not simply a matter of expediency.

A political, economic, social and technological (PEST) risk analysis of the Indian market for a company interested in establishing its design, engineering and manufacturing facilities there.

This paper examines the cultural roles of women in Chinese society.

This paper examines a biography of Cesar Chavez and the concepts of racism within this book.

This paper examines the portrayal of Latinos and Asian Americans in the American film industry during the 1930s-1950s.

This paper explores the investment opportunities in the expanding Chinese market.

This paper analyzes the totalitarian regimes and the pressures of social construct in communist Chinese society.

A review of Bangkok as the epicenter of Thailand.

A review of the history of Chinese bureaucracy and government structure.

This paper discusses the impact of the Mongol invasions on China, Korea and Japan.

This paper examines the Asian driving community within America.

This paper discusses and compares various economic statistics regarding India and Pakistan.

This paper looks at the plight of women within the caste system in India.

This paper looks at contemporary Japan as it is summarized in an article in The Economist.

This paper discusses East Asian University students in Toronto and dating issues.

An biographical account of the life and career of Japanese composer, Toru Takemitsu.

Explores the meaning of the remarks made by Japanese writer, Kobayashi Hideo, about dissent in Japan in the late 1920s.

An examination of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and how the ongoing rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is legitimated.

An analysis of the costs and the benefits of hosting the 2008 Olympics as it applies to Beijing.

This paper stresses Confucius's positive view of human nature, as it is sometimes not recognized.

A look at Yahoo's complicity in facilitating governmental censorship in China.

A comparison of Canada's and China's organizational management of labor policy.

A look at the child labor crisis in Asia, the factors contributing to it and the difficulties in solving the problem.

A discussion and analysis of James Lee's and Wang Feng's "One Quarter of Humanity: Malthusian Mythology and Chinese Realities".

A look at a specific development program operating in developing nations.

An analysis of the relations between the United States and China.

A review of the world's perception of China, Japan and Korea.

An analysis of how the differences between China's practice and notion of revolution and Mexico's and how these differences reflect the differences between the culture and politics of each country.

A look at fundamental errors in Eurocentric views on East Asian isolationism.

A discussion of Natsume Soseki's novels which focus on Japanese history during the era of Emperor Meiji.

An essay looking at whether Mahatma Gandhi's methods for liberating India from British colonization were truly the best methods that could have been employed.

An analysis of Jasper Becker's book, "Hungry Ghosts" and the points he makes about Mao Zedong's responsibility for the famine of 1958-1962.

This paper discusses the elements of male dominance seen in three pieces of Asian literature: "A Posthumous Son" by Ye Shaojun, "When I was in Hsia Village" by Ting Ling, and "Xiaoxial" by Shen Congwen.

A look at China's policy on population control and various other Chinese government policies that impinge on human rights and therefore impede greater economic ties between China and the West.

A paper looking at the two main causes of China's first Opium War.

An overview of the economic situation in China, focusing on its current state of poverty and its implications for the economy of the country.

A look at why drama flourished during the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368).

A look at China, Japan, and Korea from 1500 to 1920 and the notion, commonly held by foreigners of that era, that these countries had grown up in isolation.

A discussion regarding eastern and western philosophical thought.

A discussion on the emerging-entrepreneurial class and rural urban migrations in China.

A critical review essay of John King Fairbank's collection of papers, "Chinese Thought and Institutions".