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Japanese Cultural and Nursing Assessment, 2005.
This paper discusses Japanese culture and its relationship to nursing assessments of patients from this culture.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains emphatically that problem of communicating in English is the first and most obvious factor to be considered in nursing interventions with Japanese-Americans. The author points out that, when working with Japanese family members, physicians should remember that the traditional hierarchy is the father of the house, then the oldest adult son, then the mother and only then the daughter. When health decisions must be made by the family, the physician should withdraw to allow the family to have an open discussion in private. The paper relates that Buddhist and Shinto religious beliefs influence this population's feelings about illness and death.
Table of Contents
Presentation of Client and Scenario
Socioeconomic Factors
Lifestyle
Family Values
Religious Preferences
Heath beliefs and Practices
Childbearing/Parenting
Conclusion
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"It is important for a nursing practitioner to keep this in mind as, in the 2000 census, 796,700 residents of the U.S. identified their "race" as Japanese. Thus, it is useful for all nursing practitioners, particularly those residing on the West Coast to keep abreast of Japanese cultural traditions. Also, even when residing in Japan, Japanese first-generation immigrants have traditionally seemed less eager than other immigrant groups to assimilate into the hegemonic culture. One measure of this is that compared to other Americans of Asian background, a lower percentage of Japanese elders speak English. "In 1990, only 36% said they did not speak English very well." ''
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Chinese Economic and Foreign Policies, 2005.
An investigation into how China's economic and foreign policies have contributed to its success over the past decades.
2,987 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper explains that the success of the Chinese economic reforms is attributed to the liberty granted to the non-state sectors to progress in the environment of the market economy. The open door policy is an essential element in the process of economic reforms. It induces foreign investment and encourages the foreign trade. The writer points out that foreign investment has brought in new capital, new technology, managerial skill and training for labor to China. This has infused the contemporary managerial strategies, business techniques and a legal structure for favoring the business dealings. The paper further notes that it has generated competition in the domestic market and the competition has compelled the domestic enterprises to become more efficient. The foreign trade has been made easy due to the availability of the low cost and high quality labor in China to produce goods to be sold at higher prices in the world market thereby increasing the compensation to Chinese labor. The writer concludes that China has thus become an outstanding trading nation in the region, primary to the economic development along with promoting stability in the region.
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"Chinese foreign policy of the mid-1980s results from the four correlated estimations. Firstly, the Chinese reform minded leaders opined that there is possibility for China to attain power and prosperity while safeguarding its national essence only through increased involvement in world activities. Secondly they emphasized that the international environment allows a focus upon domestic development while specifically because Soviet Union is concentrating on other emergent situations and in the process there is ample possibility that China can avail a stable environment in East Asia for the predictable future. Thirdly, they emphasized that China will find it advantageous to participate successfully in the international economic system and by soliciting growing foreign involvement in its own economic development. Finally, it is advocated that China can adopt persistent, independent, pragmatic and purposeful policies not only towards the three major powers of concern to them which are the Soviet Union, the United States and Japan but also towards other crucial areas like Korea, Indo-China and Taiwan. Hence the superseding goals of foreign policy of the reformers that arise from such considerations is to counterfeit a peaceful security environment in support of ambitious internal economic development. The reformers desire to promote economic relationships with all the prospective trading counterparts. They are much concerned in safeguarding the Chinese Sovereignty and autonomy while allowing the impediments of enhanced commercial and security links with the external world. (Okesenberg, 1986)"
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Japan and China, 2005.
An analysis of Japanese aggression against China during the 19th century.
2,140 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper examines how the antagonistic foreign relations between China and Japan during the 19th century were a function of many factors that ultimately resulted in the weakening of China and the strengthening of Japan. It looks at how there is little doubt that the factors which precipitated the aggression of Japan against the Chinese were as much a function of Japanese opportunism as the concern and impact resulting from European influence and Russian expansionism on China. It discusses how the relationship between the two Asian nations is a complex tapestry involving threads from many other nations both regional and global.
Outline
Introduction
Influencing Conditions in China
Key Events that Increased Tensions
Major Aggression against China
Conclusion
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"Feudal China during the Manchu period was capped off with the rise of the Ch'Ing Party which was consumed with preservation and maintaining power. These characteristics may have played not only a role in shaping the years in which the group held sway but may have also been part of the reason for the its eventual defeat. During the Manchu period China had been provided with impressive cultural and national growth in population and land however, toward the end of the period the feudal system was unable to contain the growing unrest in the country. Much of the dissatisfaction among the masses was the result of famines and floods which led to considerable strife in the nation. This turmoil caused significant instability and resulted in several rebellions such as the Taiping and Nien rebellions toward the end of the Manchu dynasty. These rebellions weakened the nation and helped to create a vulnerability of the Chinese state that had not previously existed."
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China?s Taiwan Policy, 2004.
A research proposal analyzing China's Taiwan policy and how it can affect China's future role in world affairs.
877 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper presents a research proposal examining China's 'Taiwan Policy'. The paper discusses the strategy adopted by Taiwan in dealing with its larger neighbor (China) and explores how the rest of the world looks at the issue. The paper analyzes to what extent the issue is likely to affect China's future role in the world affairs.
Outline
The Issue
Justification of my Choice
A Preliminary Bibliography
Methodology of Research
Significance of my Project
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"China-the most populous country in the world-has exhibited remarkably high levels of sustained economic growth in the two decades since it reformed its economy following the death of Mao Zedong in 1976. According to some analysts, the country is poised to become the number one economy in the world sometime in the mid-twenty first century. There are, however, certain political issues that could prove to be the proverbial 'fly in the ointment' in the path of China's rightful role in the future world affairs. One of them is the 'Taiwan affair'-a problem that has defied a satisfactory resolution ever since the Communist forces defeated the Kuomintang in the Chinese Civil War in 1949 and Chiang Kai-Shek retreated to Taiwan along with 2 million of his supporters from the Mainland China. The political status of Taiwan (or the state of Republic of China) has, since that time, been a source of concern for China as well as the rest of the world."
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Japanese and American Longevity, 2005.
A discussion of the reasons why Japanese generally live longer than Americans.
2,548 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper looks at the reasons why Japanese longevity is 3 years more than their American counterparts. The paper discusses issues such as lifestyle choices, food choices, health care systems and urban development. The writer concludes that Americans' choice of unhealthy food is a major factor for their lower longevity.
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"As long as profit and politics continue to drive the forces of the food industry in America the changes will never be broad. The appeal of fast food and unhealthy flashy consumables will likely speared across the world before it actually shrinks in the United States. Yet, maybe with the wisdom of these other cultures and the relative response time to derogatory changes associated with global dietary changes will come home to the consumer in America."
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Science and Technology, 2005.
A comparison of technological and scientific development in China and Europe.
843 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper compares the development of science and technology in two very different civilizations: China and Europe. The paper then examines how that development was influenced by the cultural, social, and political factors in both civilizations.
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"It is easy to view scientific progress in a comparative fashion. Which power was 'better' at scientific progress, China or Europe, one might ask? But such a pairing of opposites is in fact a false dichotomy. Both civilizations saw, over the course of early modernity, tremendous technical as well as intellectual advances in their civilization's understanding of science. However, although Europe's religious and political intransigence to scientific discovery often presented itself as an obstacle, ultimately its greater openness and willingness to study and take into consideration advances of foreign cultures proved its 'making,' while China's geographical and political isolation, for all of its intellectual ferment proved its undoing in terms of becoming an early modern power of scientific discovery and innovation."
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Three Gorges Dam, 2005.
An overview of the reasoning and planning behind the 2009 project to build a dam on the Yangtze River in China.
1,142 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines how in 2009, a monumental undertaking that began in China in 1994 is planned for completion and how the Three Gorges Dam project on the Yangtze River is expected to be the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. It looks at the history behind the project and how the balancing act between development and economic issues on one hand, and other concerns such as the environment and antiquities and resettlement on the other, has long been a challenge for China.
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"In 1979, economic reforms and the desire to expand industry encouraged construction to restart. The number of critics grew. Leaders from Chongqing demanded that the dam height be raised. Some environmentalists were angered that the dam would cause rather than solve more problems and were concerned about the destruction of natural land. Human rights activists refuted the resettlement plan. Archeologists objected that many historical sites would end up under water. Most notably would be sites that are remnants of the homeland of the Ba, an ancient people who settled in the region about 4,000 years ago. Further, a number of engineers began wondering if the dam would solve the necessary problems. "
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Burnley?s Asian Community, 2004.
An in-depth discussion of the experiences of Burnley's Asian community.
6,584 words (approx. 26.3 pages), 36 sources, MLA, $ 151.95
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This paper presents a comprehensive picture and overview of the antecedents and history of the community in Burnley, United Kingdom, from its early history of Asian migration to this area. The paper examines the driving force behind the riots, claiming them to be the culmination and inevitable outcome in many ways of the experience of the Asian community in the area over a long period of time. The paper contends that the riots were the expression of a social and cultural situation which had been developing over many years. The paper highlights that the conflict that ensued revealed many of the fault lines and problems that had been developing in the area over many years and reflected dimensions of the overall experience of the Asian people in the region. Therefore, the riots in Burnley and other northern mill towns can be seen and analyzed in terms of the overall experience of the Asian communities in that region.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Overview
Historical and Social Background
Overview
The Burnley and the Daneshouse Area
Origins
Kinship Ties
The Riots and their Causes
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"This was the situation before the advent of the phenomenon of globalization. With the growth of the market and the progression of industrialization by the 1960's the mills began to invest in new technologies to maximize profit and to enlarge the market. These technologies were operated on a twenty-four hour basis and introduced the night-shift into the working structure of the region. This resulted in the use of Pakistani and Bangladeshi labor which was used particularly for the long working hours that these new technologies demanded. "The night-shifts, which were unpopular with the existing workforce, soon became the domain of the Pakistani and Bangladeshi workers who were now settling in the mill towns." (ibid) However, with the development of new technological methods of cotton production the need for intensive labor was reduced. This resulted in an imbalance in the region where the Asian labor force was not needed as much as in the past. With the advent of outside labor and globalization labor could be obtained at a much cheaper rate elsewhere. This was the essence of the problem from an economic point of view that was to eventually result in the riots in Burnley."
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Admissions Essay for a Career in Counseling, 2004.
A personal account of the writer's life experiences and visions for her future career in counseling.
1,635 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper is a personal rendition describing the writer's life experiences, professional experiences, research experiences and interests in multiculturalism and multicultural counseling. The writer illustrates how her background and own adjustment issues will stand her in good stead to help others with the same difficulties.
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"I was born in Hong Kong. As a child, I had traveled to many counties throughout the world such as Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and the United States, but my visits had been to mostly to popular tourist destinations. For example, in the United States, I visited Disneyland, Disney World, the World Trade Center, Sears Tower and the Statue of Liberty. Based on these trips, I had always thought that America was very similar to Hong Kong; America just had different looking people who spoke another language. My perception was also influenced by my ethnocentrism. Because Hong Kong is a very small, homogenous city, I assumed that all of America was just like New York. "
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Asia Pacific Business, 2004.
This paper compares the business environments of China and Australia and of South Korea and Japan as part of the nine Asia Pacific countries.
2,795 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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This paper explains that the difference in the business environment of Australia and China has the potential to cause considerable problems: Chinese managers are significantly more motivated by economic security, independence and control in contrast to their Australians counterparts. The author points out that companies in Australia are not as bound by government regulations as the Chinese are; even the influence of unions is not appreciated in Australia. The paper relates that, despite the legendary animosity that exists between Japan and South Korea, the two countries have comparable models of economic development; both plans for 'democracy' were borrowed from other governing states.
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Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Review of Case Study
South Korea and Japan
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"The Australian economy has seen significant changes in the past fifteen years. The government in Australia initiated a series of macro and micro-economic reforms. These reforms were inclusive of phasing out tariffs, waterfront, shipping and air freight reform, financial deregulation, floating of the dollar as well as the freeing up of the labor market gradually. Stated 'key elements' of the reform agenda on the micro-economic scale are that of public sector reform and privatization. "
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Russia and China?s Economic Reform, 2005.
Compares Russia and China's economic reform in the 1990's.
4,520 words (approx. 18.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 117.95
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This paper compares the economic reforms and the results of those reforms of both Russia and China during the 1990s and analyzes why Russia's economy has made a dismal performance whereas China's has emerged successful. The paper explains that Russia tried a "shock" approach to economic reforms, while China took a more gradual approach to reforms and, perhaps this fundamental difference in approach is the primary reason that one country has done well while the other has suffered. The paper also consider the historical conditions of each country and how these conditions influenced the outcome of the economic reforms as well as how the differences in the allocation of resources affected the economic reforms and their outcome.
Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion
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"Ever since the beginning of 1990s, the attention of the world has been concentrated on the persistently emerging relationship between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. Much has been authored on the costs and benefits of such relationship and the prevailing analysis already tends to support China as one of the dominating states to come out in the coming decades in comparison to Russia. (Russia and China: Business Partners, Weary Neighbors) Hopefulness over the market restructuring of Russia wiped out with the crash of August 1998, when the ruble depreciated by 70 percent of its value and banks could not settle the debts and endorse currency contracts. In contradiction to the reform assurances by Yeltsin, the Russian economy of the 1990s more closely resembled a Soviet model than a market driven one. (The Logic of Economic Reform in Russia) "
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Multicultural Counseling, 2005.
Case study of a patient in therapy who is having self-identity and self-esteem issues.
1,070 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper presents the case study of a Chinese-American woman who appears to be confused about which culture she belongs to and which values and what behaviors are acceptable. The paper explains that the client may may be described as having a 'dual identity' which she is attempting to reconcile to the point where she can be comfortable both with her American home and her traditional Chinese traditional family. The paper also describes the goals of the counseling treatment and what the treatment will be considering the cultural differences.
Presenting Issues
Counseling Goals
Course Treatment/ Cultural Context
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"The subject is having difficulty blending her Asian background with her American surroundings. In addition the patient is having a hard time reconciling the very detached manner in which she was raised, that did not allow close bonds to form between her and her dad and mother. There is evidence to suggest that Sally was to some extent physically abused by her mother, and while she presents a rather submissive attitude at home, the person she presents to her friends is described as 'gregarious and outgoing.' This may be more the result of cultural differences that exist between Sally's family history (Chinese) and the American culture system she is raised in."
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Chinese Economy and Foreign Investment, 2005.
An in-depth look at the impact of foreign direct investment on the development of an emerging economy, focusing on China.
20,145 words (approx. 80.6 pages), 120 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper describes the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows on the development of the economy of emerging markets. The focus will be on the performance of Chinese locally owned firms.
Some of the topics covered in this paper include theories of the firm, globalization and economic development theories. This paper examines many aspects of China's economy, including economic and market reform policies, labor standards, capital market integration, foreign capital participation, productivity, risks and their correlated effects. It also looks at the role they play in shaping the level of economic development and market acceptance among investors.
Abstract
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Literature Review
Battle for Market Share
Role of FDI in China's Rapid Transformation
Post-1978 FDI in China
Economic Theories and OLI Paradigm
Benefits of FDI to China's Economy
Sources and Purposes of China's FDI
Case for Globalization
Arguments Against FDI in Emerging Economies
Future of China
Methodology
Statistical Analysis
Subject Population
Data Collection
Conclusion
Results
Discussion
The Resource-Based View of the Firm
The Characteristics of the Firm in Emerging Economies
FDI Characteristics
Recommendations
References
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"Over the past several years, China has emerged as one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world and has become a major destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) (Bilston, 2004). Its population of 1.3 billion represents a huge market with endless potential and entry to the World Trade Organization (WTO) has guaranteed a place in the global financial world. As a result, the Chinese economy is undergoing a major transformation. By addressing many of the historical challenges of entry with deregulation, privatization and economic liberalization, China is turning challenges into opportunities for foreign investment.
As leaders see the value of globalization, China has been actively seeking to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and technology to promote its modernization efforts and accelerate its export trade capabilities since it opened it doors to foreign countries in 1978 (Xiamen, 2000). The total amount of incoming FDI increased from almost zero in that year to a high of about $110 billion in 1993 and $320 billion in 1999. As a result, China has become the world's third largest recipient of FDI, and the largest recipient among emerging countries."
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World War II and Racism, 2004.
An analysis of the prevalence of racism during the Second World War.
1,999 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses three literary works that illustrate issues of race and racism during World war II. The paper reviews "Double Victory" written by Ronald T. Takaki, explaining the Selective Service Act, the epitome of segregation in the U.S. army. "War Without Mercy" by John Dower is outlined, illustrating the fact that the American people despised Japan more than they despised Germany during the Second World War. The paper contends that this was partially due to racism. The paper also describes the 1937 Japanese slaughter of more than 300,000 Chinese in Nanking, China, through a review of the book "The Rape of Nanking" by Iris Chang.
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"According to Double Victory, the U.S. Army was segregated during WWII, due to President Franklin Roosevelt's refusal to integrate the armed forces. He had signed into law the Selective Service Act, which basically, according to Takaki, "prohibited the inter-mingling of 'colored and white' army personnel in the same regiments" (p. 23). This policy angered civil rights and black advocacy organizations, as it seemed to be putting forth the notion that Uncle Sam needed black soldiers to fight for freedom, which is symbolized by the U.S. Constitution (which states that "all men are created equal"), but there would be racial segregation among the military fighting forces because blacks aren't as good as whites."
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"Asian-American Panethnicity", 2004.
A review of the book "Asian-American Panethnicity" written by Yen Le Espiritu.
2,236 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses Yen Le Espiritu's book, "Asian-American Panethnicity: Bridging Institutions and Identities". The paper examines the issue at stake and presents the author's point of view. The paper analyzes the Vincent Chin killing and the ensuing court case. The paper contends that the book explains ethnicity and Panethnicity, very thoroughly, by giving examples of the confusion about Asians many Caucasians exhibit and express. The author also discusses the influx of Asian immigrants and refugees to America and explores how they have had to adopt to the new culture.
From the Paper
"The same cannot be said for Asian Americans - and much of the book is going into great detail to emphasize this point - because they have "no readily identifiable symbols of ethnicity." For example, Vietnamese people do not speak the same language as Japanese, or Cambodians - though they are all from Asia. Meanwhile, there are things, though, the author points out, that do bind Asian-Americans to a common heritage, and they are not positive cultural things (p. 17). They are: "A history of exploitation, oppression, and discrimination.""
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