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This paper is a critical examination of Peter Sebolt's book, "Throwing the Emperor from His Horse: Portrait of a Village Leader in China". This book examines the many political changes that hit the town of HouHua from 1925 to 1995, yet also prove that these changes made little to no difference in the lives of those involved.

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This paper is a review of the second volume in the "Record of the Grand Historian", the earliest histories of China as recorded by Sima Quin. The focus of the paper is on the foreign policies that surface in the story of Zhang Qian, a separate story of explorers and the early formation of the Silk Road.

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This paper is an analysis of the uses of information technologies in Asian countries, and as assessment of issues concerning privacy, censorship, and human rights.

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This paper is on Buddhist Painting of the Koryo Period. The Buddhist painting of the Koryo period in Korean history (918-1392) reveals much of the complex history ties between the Buddhist faith and the Korean people. The artists, and the works that they created, will be the focus of this paper.

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This paper looks at the instability and chaos that has existed throughout the history of the Philippines. As well, some of the strategies used to combat this chaos will be highlighted.

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This paper shall examine the novel "Nectar In a Siev"e by Kamala Markandaya and address the qualities of Indian society that were present during the British occupation and the changes and similarities that occurred in this social structure when the occupation was ended.

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This paper shall explore the novel "A Passage to India" by E.M. Forester. An emphasis shall be given to the significance of the Marabar Caves and the inability of British people to comprehend the significance of Indian thought.

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This paper will demonstrate that it is impossible to truly understand the history and evolution of the Chinese theatre without studying the role of puppetry as a performing art. This paper will show the history of puppetry in Chinese drama from its origins at the time of the Han dynasty. As will be seen, puppetry is one of the oldest forms of performing art in China and in fact may have had a great influence upon the shape and performing styles of later drama involving human actors.

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This paper will describe the perspectives of different classes in Tukogawa Period Japan. By showing how the gay quarters functioned within this class structure, we can learn how the participants varied in the classes.

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This paper will discuss the country of Nepal and seek the basis statistics: population density, literacy, infant mortality, and rate of contraceptive use. By revealing the numbers involved on this country, a better understanding can be made for how it functions within the world scheme. By retrieving statistical information such as literacy and population growth, the hard facts can be found to make a supposition on Nepal and create a sounder way to evaluate countries through facts. .

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This paper will discuss the different facets of the Heian period of Japanese history and show how they developed within the context of the times. The Buddhist sect will be covered especially because of their great influence on the culture from the political aspect to the economic. All these will be covered in describing the Heian Period of religion within the realms of Japanese History.

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This paper will discuss the status and position of women in Koryo and Choson, which are integral parts of ancient Korean history and civilization. An attempt will be made to trace the status of women throughout these two eras, and to highlight their restrained home-based condition within a primarily patriarchal societal structure.

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This paper will show, Confucianism - and particularly Neo-Confucianism - had significant influences upon the political and social fabric of Korea. While these influences sometimes possessed positive political and social results - for example, with the rejuvenation of Korean political culture - they also had negative consequences as well in the political and religious persecutions and controversies that accompanied this effort of national rejuvenation.

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This paper will take a close look at the process of globalization and the effects it is having on the Indian economy. It will show that the effects to date have been bitter-sweet. On the one hand, the Indian economy is getting some much needed foreign investment, its traditionally pampered industries are being exposed to a healthy degree of competition, and the overly regulated and efficient administration of the country is being forced to revamp and increase its accountability and transparency. On the other hand, poverty inequality is increasing, which is a major blow given the country's already high degrees of abject poverty. It can also be argued that the country's democracy is being tested to the limit.

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This paper will take a detailed look at the potential economic impact Disneyland will have on Hong Kong, and conclude that for the most part the prospects look very good. Tourism has receded heavily since Hong Kong was handed back over to China, and Disney offers the Region a great chance to recover and further diversify its economic base. Since extensive manufacturing is physically impossible in the Region, a project like Disneyland offers an opportunity for Hong Kong to maximize the value of its scarce resources.