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Homosexuality in 18th Century China, 2005.
This paper examines the creative literature of early China and eighteenth century China to understand homosexuality in these cultures.
2,020 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper explains that there is an extensive literature collection from an early Chinese period about homosexual love in private affairs. The author cites writers Li Yu, Shen Defu, Bian er chai and other sources, whose works describe many details of the lives of homosexual couples and relate that homosexuality was held in high fashion. The paper reports that the word for a homosexual, translated form the Chinese, is "favorite"; some other words, which became known for homosexual love were "male wind" and "linked jade disks".
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"The ideal of the ration self, during the late Ming dynasty, was
attempting to know the qing, or sentiment and yu, or sexual desire in the Neo-Confucian concept; and qing was not accepted as an authentic form of self-expression important to life and moral. In literature, qing was intentionally hidden by sentiment from corrupting sexuality. Intermingling the qing and yu interpretively assigned morality to the allegedly pornographic text of the late Ming dynasty and the Qing dynasty and transferred desire into the bodies of the text and into the readers themselves, as some scholars have written. It is interesting to note that these supposedly pornographic texts were filled with sentiment as they were with sexual context."
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Japan and the United States, 2006.
A review of Japanese-American relations, centering on a speech given by Aso Taro on December 7, 2005.
905 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper reviews a speech given by Aso Taro, the Japanese foreign minister, on December 7, 2005, the 64th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The paper reviews the three concepts Taro used to define Japan and affirms each concept's truth. The writer states that the Japanese and American economies are highly interdependent. In conclusion, the writer feels that Japan and the United States form one, combined superpower.
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"Japan has come a long way and is in a very controlling position in the Asian community with democracy. Anything that Japan does reflects on the United States because they are both democracies. It seems as if Japan will continue to be an ally of the United States for years to come. It is very important to remain allies with Japan as well because of Japan's influence on the other side of the globe. The relationship between Japan and the United States is affected every day by simple actions that are completed. Aso Taro's speech only strengthened the bond between the two countries and continuing peace."
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The Malaysian Economy, 2006.
An assessment of the Malaysian economy, focusing on its stability.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper assesses the recent economic growth in Malaysia. The paper asserts that no other nation in the Southeast Asia area has shown greater economic stability than Malaysia over the past two decades. The country has achieved this stability through a variety of mechanisms; however the strongest is currency control.
Thesis Statement
A Brief Background
The Economic Structure and its Solidity
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"The Malay established the Ringitt as their national currency and through the strict control of it throughout several crisis situations has assured the nation a place in history no other nation in the region can claim. That position is one of national and international economic stability and as claimed and whether right or wrong, the strict control of the currency has been the mainstay of the economic stability. Two decades ago Malaysia began shedding the last shackles of their previous British Colonialism. The nation began to emerge from a plantation, natural resource producing economy into a competitive world of industrial modernization. This has continued at an ever-increasing pace to the point where the Malay is now a regional leader in the Knowledge Economy Age."
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The Plight of Women During the Choson Dynasty, 2006.
This paper details the harsh treatment of women during the Choson dynasty which took place between 1392-1910.
3,185 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 92.95
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The writer of this paper gives an in-depth account of how women were treated during the Choson dynasty. Confucian marriages under the Choson system introduced and encouraged pervasive elements of sexist discrimination which resulted in virtual doom for the woman of Korea. The writer details the strict repression of women's rights in familial, educational, political and legal spheres which gave the dynasty the unfortunate title of "the dark age for women's culture and women in general." This paper also examines the conflict between traditional attitudes and the imported Confucian ideals on Korean society.
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"Thus, a woman's life with her husband was hardly freer than the life she formerly led with her father. Indeed, it appears that she became even more of a victim of sexism and mind-control in the house of her husband and his family. During her married life, a woman of the Choson dynasty often faced a joyless life of isolation, severe regimentation, and the constant threat of expulsion. However, if a woman outlived her husband, the oppression facing her would not end."
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Media Views of Japan, 2006.
A comparison of portrayals of Japan in American and Japanese media.
863 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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The paper critiques the American media's portrayal of Japan and Japanese society. The paper then contrasts this with the Japanese media's portrayal of its own people. The writer concludes that Japanese life is richer and more complex than it is portrayed in the American media.
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"The overall structure of Japanese media shows how cultural the country is. Not only does it still have respect to the old monarchial establishment. It is revealed that Japan has large agricultural lands on its small Island. Instead of the supposed large metropolis and skyscrapers that Americans perceive Japan to be covered with, the country also contains vast acres of farmland. The cultural aspects of Japan is also important, as the news covers major events that happen within the Japanese religious establishment. It soon becomes clear that the Japanese are not wholeheartedly devoted to technology, but rather like Americans, focus their lives on much more important things."
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Third World Central Banks, 2006.
A look at the central bank and monetary policies of Malaysia.
960 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines the role of Bank Negara, the Central Bank of Malaysia and how it effectively controlled and fought inflation forces during the recent Asian financial crisis. The paper also looks at the reasons why Bank Negara is the only truly functioning banking system in the whole of Southeast Asia.
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"Malaysia is an emerging nation from its British Colonial roots into the new "global economy," with perhaps the best position for sound economic growth of any nation in the world including the United States. In comparison, of course one must take into account the vast and varied aspects of the U. S. economy in relationship to the more limited Malay economy."
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Starbucks and the Move into Malaysia, 2002.
An overview of the necessary knowledge for Human Resources personnel in reference to Starbucks' expansion into Malaysia.
6,818 words (approx. 27.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 154.95
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The writer explains the background policies of Starbucks when entering Asian markets, showing how this complies with Starbucks' mission statement. The paper details the prospect of entering the Asian market with reference to economics, the market, religion, political stability, and other details which foreign investors need to be aware of. In conclusion, the writer describes the basic plan for entry into the Malaysian market and briefly discusses some problems that were encountered in doing so, and the solutions that were decided on.
Table of Contents:
Mission Statement
Our Operation
Malaysia - A Prospect in Capsule Form
- The Economic Base
- Consumer Market
- Political Stability
- Religion and Ethnicity in Relation to Politics and Marketing
- Foreign Operations and Business Practices
- Malaysia's Financial Strength and Prospects
- Indicators for Our Success in Malaysia
- Malaysia Banking Service
- Telecommunications
- Other Background Notes from U.S. Agencies Affecting the Plan
- The Plan and Conclusions
Bibliography
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"The last ten years of fast growth, a factor we recognized early on, has created and increasingly wealthy Malaysian middle class, and more progress has been made in reducing poverty than in several Asian countries. This factor is likewise in our favor where Starbuck's expansion program is concerned.
"Demand for Western commodities were high until the recent Ringitt devaluation, but will certainly decrease for a couple of years. The government encouragement to buy Malaysian is another motivating factor for Starbuck's expansion into the country with our planned new facilities. As the SBI teams shall be hiring, training, integrating and blending Malays we shall very quickly become known more as a local rather than international presence in our expansion areas.
"Moreover, Malaysians are very brand and "prestige," conscious, and often base purchasing decisions on information from close associates and family. Special deals free gifts, and discounts - the deeper the better - also have some measure of success in marketing campaigns. Our recent historical research bears out this aspect of the typical Malaysian customers we seek and therefore contribute heavily toward the need for this expansion into this nation."
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The Rare Giant Panda, 2005.
This paper discusses the rare giant panda of China and the research that is being done for its preservation.
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that once the geographic range of the Giant Panda extended throughout Burma, Vietnam and particularly southern and eastern China as far north as Beijing; today the remaining tatters of China's bamboo forests support only about 1,000 wild pandas in the mountains of central China's Sichuan Province, high in the mountains, shrouded in heavy clouds with torrential rains or dense mist throughout the year. The author points out that scientists have debated for more than a century whether giant pandas belong to the bear family, the raccoon family or a separate family of their own; recent DNA analysis indicates that giant pandas are more closely related to bears. The paper relates that scientists are conducting research in order to preserve the panda through the study of infant development and mating behaviors such as the importance of urine scents similar to dog mating.
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"The newborn panda weighs barely a quarter of a pound, even though the mother weighs typically two hundred pounds. Most mammals, with which we are familiar when born find their way to the nipple to nurse. The panda mother cradles her baby against her body "so it can snuggle into her warm fur and feed" much like an ape. Immediately upon giving birth, the mother panda fasts for days, devoting all her time to the newborn. An interesting fact about the birth of twins, which happens about fifty percent of the time, is that the mother chooses one and lets the other die. Scientists believe that is due to the care the frail infant requires and the mother can only provide for one."
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Bilingual Education, 2006.
This paper discusses the urgent need for bilingual education to bring foreign-born students up to the level of their American born counterparts.
2,497 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper examines the various reasons why bilingual education is not only necessary but also effective. The writer of this paper stresses the need for bilingual education as a step to wean students from their native language as effectively as possible and to get them into the educational mainstream. Critics of bilingual education believe that non-English speaking students are not sufficiently mastering the English language and as a result low test scores prove that education is failing them in both their native as well as their second language.
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"For children in primary, secondary, or even college level grades, as well as for their parents, bilingual education is a "must". Money must be found to develop and maintain a number of such bilingual programs. Bilingual education is, to repeat, a transitional step to wean school children from their native language, as effectively as possible, and to get them into the educational mainstream."
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?The Destination?, 2006.
Explores this novel by Wang Anyi which tells of the trip of a young Chinese man back to his home city.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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Wang Anyi's "The Destination" depicts the struggle of a former zhiqing trying to cope with his return to life and his family in Shanghai after ten years in Xinjiang. This paper discusses the autobiographical elements from the novel. It shows how the story of the protagonist parallels the life experiences of the author as a teenager, who left her family for a decade to attend military farms in the Chinese countryside.
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"Fearful that Chen Xin will marry and claim his half of the one room, the older brother starts maneuvering to get a ration card, which will entitle him and his wife to the room permanently. The sister-in-law goes so far as to suggest that Chen Xin should consider marrying someone he feels is totally unsuitable in order to take advantage of the room the prospective bride's parent's are dangling as bait to get someone to marry their unattractive daughter."
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China's Three Gorges Dam Project, 2005.
This paper discusses China's Three Gorges Dam Project (TGDP), projected to become the worlds largest dam, nearly four times larger than the Hoover Dam.
4,505 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 117.95
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This paper explains that the Three Gorges Dam Project is located at Sandouping, along the Yangtze River in the Three Gorges, which is one of the world's most famous scenic sites and includes the dam, which is composed of the spillway, intake dam and non-overflow dams, two power plants and the navigation facilities, which includes a ship lock and a ship lift. The author points out that there are many issues involved including the sensitivity of the huge numbers involved in the reservoir displacement and the impact of such a large population movement on the economy and society. The paper relates that, despite the monetary risks concerned in investing in the dam, the structure is an economic "showpiece" that invites outsiders to establish speedily vital business networks, which paves the way for future dealings such as with The Caterpillar Company.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Local Land Owners Bottoms Up Approach
The Quality of Resettlement Land
The Particular Problem of Steep, Infertile Slopes
Outward Look
Government Policies: Upward Look
Historical Perspective: A Backwards Look
Expected Returns and Drawbacks
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"Additionally, the dam's supporters expect the 26 giant generators to account for close to a tenth of China's energy output. The hydropower is stance as a more efficient and cleaner source of energy than the sulfur-laden coal that is at present used in the area. Some engineers estimate that the dam will annually generate an amount of energy equivalent to the burning of forty million tons of coal. Thus, if successful, the dam's energy output will be environmentally beneficial over the current release of destructive sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide gas emissions. This cleaner supply of energy will be accessible within a 1,000 kilometer radius of the dam, as far as Shanghai and Guangzhou."
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"The Kitchen God's Wife", 2006.
A summary and review of Amy Tan's novel about an immigrant Chinese mother and her American-born daughter, "The Kitchen God's Wife".
1,691 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper summarizes and analyzes the story and main theme of Amy Tan's novel, "The Kitchen God's Wife". The paper explains that while the focus in the novel is on the mothers and daughters in the Chinese-American culture, its themes, and specifically its theme that food is used as a device to convey multiple messages, are universal.
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"Amy Tan creates in the novel the same sense of place and culture that characterized The Joy Luck Club. Once again, food serves many purposes. Among the most ubiquitous motifs in The Kitchen God's Wife is food and the activities that surround its preparation and consumption. In fact, the novel opens and closes with celebratory dinners, and similar feasts and meals mark crucial events in Winnie's story. Throughout the story food provides a sense of continuity, paints distinct images of a remembered past, helps reveal character traits, shows relationships, and establishes boundaries between cultures."
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The Korean War, 2005.
This paper discusses "Heartbreak Ridge" and other areas of wasteful conflict in the Korean War.
3,030 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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This paper relates that the battle of control of "Heartbreak Ridge", like most battles glorified by the media of the time, is filled with nothing but half truths and downright lies; in reality, it was nothing more than a pawn for the negotiators at the peace tables. The author uses the newly released, under the Freedom of Information Act, "After-action Reports" (DF-214s) by the Department of Defense to graphic report about this "Police Action", which began in 1950, with the cease fire agreement signed and implemented in July, 1953, although a a state of war still exists on the peninsula of Korea. The casualties were heavy and soon the war on the home-front became quite unpopular and a political football; the main thrust of the 1952 election campaign between Truman and Eisenhower was this single issue.
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"This created a salient in the lines which the Chinese quickly capitalized on. They drove Southeastward and cut off the 1st Marine Division and a contingent of other United Nations forces totaling nearly 40,000 from the remainder of the troops. Their only route of escape would be a forced march to the Sea to the port of Tanchon where they could be picked up by Naval forces and be returned to Pusan. This too is where the 2nd Division received its now infamous nickname. Previously and proudly the members of this proud Division proclaimed they were "Second to None." GI's being what they were at this time once they realized what had happened quickly tacked onto the proud motto the words "And First to Run" a motto that has forever stuck with this Division however unfairly attached it is."
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China's Economy, 2005.
This paper discusses the effect of economy globalization on China's economy.
3,565 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper explains that globalization, which is a universal phenomenon, has multifarious effects on a country's development, including not only pure economic considerations but also cultural values, creativity development, environmental specie preservation, rural life, health, food and cuisine, religion, human rights, family, ethnic heritage and quality of life issues. The author points out that China is experiencing rapid but lopsided economic development with booming private enterprise and free market but the state owned enterprises (SOE) are less successful. The paper relates that the dismantling of entry barriers to markets, the availability of low-cost high-speed transport and the dramatic impact of advances in information and communications technology (ICT) have challenged the effectiveness of domestic market regulations.
Table of Contents
What is Economic Globalization
The History of China and its Economic Development
Economic Reforms in China
Effect of Reforms in China
Lop-sided Growth in the Process of Economic Globalization
Issues in Economic Management
Achievements
Solutions for Growth
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"China has a human capital which has largely contributed to its economic reform. The degree of institution reform achieved can be measured by the contributions of the market institutions to national output at the beginning of the 21st Century. The World Bank, in its 1997 publication "China 2020" provided a fairly optimistic forecast of China's real GNP up to the year 2020. The projected annual rate of growth was 8.4% for 1996-2000, 6.9% for 2001-2010 and 5.5% for 2010-2020, showing a decline in the growth rate as the economy becomes more developed. In contrast, beginning from the level of its GNP in 1998, the United States will have to grow at a annual rate of 2.95 percent up to 2020 in order to achieve the same level of real GDP as China's level as forecasted by the World Bank. Allowing for error of these forecasts, one can definitely say that around 2020 China would have caught up with the United States in total real GDP. Of course China's GDP per capita will still be much lower, but many parts of China will enjoy a high standard of living, as we can even witness in Shanghai today."
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"The Rape of Nanking", 2006.
A book report on this text by Iris Chang on the Japanese invasion of Chinese Nanking.
1,572 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper presents a book report on Iris Chang's "The Rape of Nanking" which relates the grisly and macabre Japanese invasion on the ancient Chinese capital in December, 1937 and January, 1938. The paper examines how Chang brings home the senseless and cruel way in which the invasion was carried out.
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"By the spring of 1938, Nanking shops were reopened, electricity, water and telephone service were back on and there was even a brand new Japanese-run bus service. So on the surface, at least, Nanking was big and bustling again. But it was a thin veneer, indeed. Underneath it all, taxes were levied at extortionate rates to finance the new bureaucracy of Japanese officials. And opium, once smoked quietly in back rooms by a relative handful of local aristocrats and wealthy merchants, now became a street drug in which one could brazenly light up in public or patronize opium dens without fear of reprisal. The Japanese openly encouraged the addiction by frequently offering opium in place of cash for Chinese laborers."
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