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The Japanese Economic Miracle, 2001.
A look at Japan's economic growth following World War II.
2,610 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper examines the dynamics and underlying causes of the Japanese economic revival that has occurred since the end of World War II, looking both at its economic components (such as the shift from agricultural to high-tech sectors) as well as the demographic and cultural elements that are just as important for understanding the Japanese economy.
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"The Japanese economic miracle is complex and can only be explained by looking to political, cultural, and economic reasons. It rests on the government?s taking responsibility for social welfare, vocational training, and education. It rests on the responsibility taken by both consumers and producers for economic prosperity. It rests on the government?s decision to concentrate on high-quality and high-technology products designed for domestic and foreign consumption and on the government?s building stable, economically advanced trading partners to replace the Asian markets to which inexpensive textiles had been
sent earlier. A number of factors have greatly aided Japan?s economic resurgence that began in the 1950s and has continued since then, among them (ironically) the complete destruction of the nation?s industrial base by the war. This meant that Japan's new factories, using the latest developments in technology, were often more efficient than those of their foreign competitors. With the addition of a youthful and well-educated workforce, a high domestic savings rate that provided ample capital, and an activist government and bureaucracy that provided guidance, support, and subsidies, the ingredients were in place for rapid and sustained economic growth."
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The Economic Miracle in Asia Pacific, 2006.
An examination of the historical, political, economic and social context upon which economic development in the Asia Pacific is based.
5,375 words (approx. 21.5 pages), 29 sources, APA, $ 132.95
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The essay is a systematic synthesis of the literature on economic history and political science that explains the East Asian miracle. It argues that state intervention has been a fundamental tenet of the great transformation of societies and economies in the East and Southeast Asian countries. The paper takes several case studies in East and Southeast Asia in comparative perspective to show the similarities and differences of the development experiences in the region.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Context Setting: Asia Pacific in Global and Regional Perspectives
The East Asian Miracle in Theoretical Perspectives: Market-friendly and Developmental State Explanations
Relevant Themes on the East Asian Economic Miracle: Agricultural transformations in East Asia and the role of industrial policy in Asia Pacific
Agricultural Transformation in East Asian Countries
The State and Industrial Policy: Comparing East and Southeast Asia
Conclusions
Appendix
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"The Asia Pacific has been the most dynamic region in the world with countries sustaining growth rates from 3 - 7% for decades, reducing absolute and relative poverty, and undergoing structural changes in demographic, economic and political terms. While area specialists do not claim a single model to be followed by the developing world, it is worthy to study the common conditions, policy choices, and challenges that these countries have faced. The East Asian Miracle indeed challenges scholars and policy makers to think beyond the standard Western model of development based on blind liberalization, deregulation, and privatization. Bearing in mind the nuances and commonalities across the region, there are lessons to be drawn if only to better understand the trajectory the region is currently taking."
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Japan's Economic Miracle, 2002.
An analysis of the causes and effects of Japan's post-WWII economic expansion.
1,142 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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Following WWII, Japan transformed itself from an island of ruins to one of the most powerful economic powerhouses in the world. This paper attempts to understand how this transition took place and the consequences of the transition on Japanese society.
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"By the end of World War II, Japan's economy lay in ruin. By 1973, it was the third largest in the world. This transformation is heralded as arguably the greatest economic achievement of the twentieth century, and with due reason. However, it also carried with it destructive social and moral consequences that deeply affected the fragile post-war Japanese society. Thus, the "economic miracle" of Japan could be aptly termed both a blessing and a curse, a path to redemption, and, at the same time, a decent to a frightening level of greed, corruption, and perceptible moral degeneration."
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Italian Economic Miracle, 2003.
This paper discusses the economic development of post-war Italy in the First Republic period.
2,816 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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An analysis of the inter-relating economical and political factors which led to the tremendous progress in Italy from 1953 to 1963. It discusses how the key factors were a pro-American government ready to enter the Marshall plan, the internal and foreign investments and the high competitively of the industries. Italy's economy progressed following completely Keynes ideas.
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"Italian miracle is one of the issues that characterized the economic history of the peninsula. The aftermath of the second world war constituted an elevated tax of inflation leading to a massive rate of unemployment. In 1948, Italy was a nation majorly based on agriculture, which made up 50% of the job placements. The miracle was to develop gradually over the years thanks to the Marshall plan, the internal investments in Europe, and the DC? reforms; it would have brought industrial modernization and privatization. In Italy the key players for the contribution of the economical boosting belonged to the DC centrist party, which made of the nation a capitalist leader in a Europe where the effects of the war were still noticeable. Italy was a country divided between North and South; the North as the ?headquarter? of the major Italian industries, and the South, where general conditions were precarious. The years between the 1948 and 1954 could be considered as the period of the ?riformismo democristiano? or DC reformism. Once completed the reconstruction, Italy was finally introduced in the international markets. The process was slow, due to the market imbalance taking place in all of Europe. The full achievement of the monetary stability was to be reached only in 1958. During this period the consequence of the 1929 crisis, which was financial protectionism, was surpassed. War saved the United States from the production crisis, becoming a dominant economic power. Now, the American duty was to consolidate a market regain in Europe through the Marshall Plan and a system of international trade among European nations and USA. The road for adaptation to these new conditions, was unsteady; Europe is dependent on America. In fact, in 1948, 1950 and 1953 the USA faced moments of recession, provoked by a difficulty in converting from the arms industry and the Korean war. The European economies were strengthening with the exception of France and Great Britain. Meanwhile, the DC aimed to enact a series of measures to redistribute the income and the productive forces in the areas with the highest necessity. Such measures were the Riforma Agraria, Cassa per il Mezzogiorno, along with the major figures Vanoni and the founding of ENI."
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China: The Economic Miracle, 2008.
A discussion of China's growing role in the world economy and the mechanisms behind this growth.
2,427 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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The paper provides a description of the Chinese economy and presents the main statistics that illustrate its growth. The paper looks at the macroeconomic measures responsible for this transformation and examines three main challenges facing the economy. The paper also discusses recommendations that would ensure a healthy economic growth in China and prevent any potential meltdown. The paper concludes that there is no sign that China's economic growth will change in the foreseeable future.
Outline:
Description of the Chinese Economy
Main Statistics
Macroeconomic Measures that Brought About This Transformation
Chinese Main Challenges
Steps to Follow
Conclusions
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"Over the past 25 years, since the start of the first economic reforms that were to take China into the rank of the most important economies in the world, the Chinese economic growth averaged an annual 9.5 % . Further more, this trend is likely to continue in the future as well, given some of the current indicators and the constant development of both the market and the economy. According to current trends, China "could become the largest exporter in the world by the beginning of the next decade" .
"According to different sources , the Chinese economy grew by an astonishing 10.7 % (according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), as quoted in the source mentioned), reaching 20.94 trillion yuan ($2.68 trillion). With these figures, the Chinese economy had already overtaken the British economy as the world's fourth biggest in term of GDP. Further more, the Chinese economy is growing closer and closer to the German economy, currently ranked third, but with a slow growth (2.2 % in 2006)."
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Japanese Post-World War II Economic Development, 2002.
A look at the cultural advantages of Japan's post-war economic miracle.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 16 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper argues that some elements of pre-World War II Japanese culture proved to be advantages to the processes of economic reconstruction as they took hold in the first decades after 1945. If the Japanese recovery is looked at in terms of class and economy only, the Japanese defeat in World War II signaled a complete break from the imperial ethos, which had dominated national culture and contributed to practically every aspect of Japanese cultural and economic life. When Japanese post-war economic development is explored in ways which include cultural advantages, however, the so-called "miracle" of reconstruction begins to seem somewhat more predictable.
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Japanese Orientalism in "A Japanese Nightingale", 2007.
An examination of how Onoto Watanna perpetuates Japanese Orientalism in her novel, "A Japanese Nightingale."
978 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses Onoto Watanna's tale, "A Japanese Nightingale." It shows how Watanna perpetuates Japanese Orientalism throughout the book. It discusses the plot of the story and describes the images of Japan and its people that Onoto Watanna chose to present to American society through her book, even though she had never set foot in Japan herself.
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"As the dance began, the girl seemed to control both the light of the moon, and the weather, as it had "begun to rain," (Watanna 5) but was only the pattering of her feet, followed by a representation of a rainbow made from moonlight shining upon the girls clothing. The whole dance and the sudden disappearance of the dancer gave the haunting impression that the girl was some sort of mystical child of the moon, the rain, and the sky.
"At the end, of the girls dance, it is almost uncertain as to weather this girl was real or not. After being found by the American manager, her eagerness for money, as exemplified enthusiastic manner with which she responded to Jack Bigelow's proposition of fame and riches seemed to bring her more into the realm of the human being, but the strange unwillingness, or perhaps inability, to leave Japan continued to cast her in an almost mystical light, until the end."
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Japanese Cuisine: Japanese Culture and What They Eat, 2000.
A look at the exotic world of Japanese cuisine, including its health benefits and the importance that Japanese place on the presentation of a meal.
2,136 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 66.95
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"Within the Japanese cuisine, there contains many strange meals but there are myriads of delights that would make anybody?s tastes buds melt. Coming from a Japanese decent I have tried many of these tasty meals, but I would not take it too an extreme to say that I drink ?snakes blood for longevity?(Steinberg 6). Japanese meals are actually considered very healthy and low fat considered to the traditional American, southern fried chicken. Japanese food is served in little portions and displayed in a very exciting way to liven up every aspect of each savory bite. To liven up these dishes we often cut vegetables or fruits into tiny designs or animals, or organize each piece of meat and each small vegetable in a way that flatters the plate. Cutting and Slicing, mostly vegetables into meticulous designs, makes a dish its own work of art. "
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This study will consider a number of elements of the "submissive" middle class in Japanese society as described and analyzed in Karel van Wolferen's "The Enigma of Japanese Power"., 1991.
This study discusses the elements of the "submissive" middle class in Japanese society as described and analyzed in This study will consider a number of elements of the "submissive" middle class in Japanese society as described and analyzed in Karel van
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"This study will consider a number of elements of the "submissive" middle class in Japanese society as described and analyzed in Karel van Wolferen's "The Enigma of Japanese Power".
The basis of much of the power and order of Japan in the world in the late years of the 20th century is what van Wolferen calls the "submissive" nature of that society. As the author notes, "The post-war aims of the Japanese System have been entrusted mainly to the economic organizations. The System is preoccupied with industrial and commercial pursuits.. " And industrial and commercial pursuits are successful because of submissive and obedient workers, who are modeled on the "salaryman" model.
As the author writes, " . . . The term 'salaryman' connotes much more than 'office clerk' or 'white-collar worker'; it stands ... "
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Japan's Ecomony, 2002.
Looks at what stood behind the post-WWII Japanese economic miracle and the reasons why these factors led the Japanese economy into a slump in later years.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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In an effort to make some sense of the confusion, this paper will look at a variety of factors behind Japan's cycle of success to depression, ranging from Japanese management techniques to the unique roles played by government development agencies, such as the renowned Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). In the final analysis, it seems clear that these institutions surely did play an important role in creating a successful Japan. However, the very forces that before worked to strengthen the economic position of the country ultimately led to its demise. Export orientation and domestic protection spelled success in booming post-war years; but they now reveal an inflexible economy, inefficient industries, sloppy habits, and portend a long and severe economic crisis.
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Japanese Management, 1990.
This paper discusses the character of Japanese business management, its strengths and weaknesses and compares it with American management evaluating lessons that American business can learn from the Japanese system.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 10 sources, $ 103.95
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"This is a study of the character of Japanese business management, its strengths and weaknesses, how it compares with American management, and what lessons (if any) American business can learn from the Japanese system and experience of management. It will be argued that important lessons can indeed be learned from the Japanese, but that these are limited in many respects by fundamental differences of cultural values between the two societies.
In the 1980s, two independent but disturbing trends caught the attention of students of American business management and of the American public at large. One was purely domestic: evidence that American business was not performing as well as it had in the past. National economic growth was sluggish, and managers seemed more interested in short.term financial manipulations than ... "
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Japanese Use of Coercion to Maintain Power, 2004.
This paper discusses the use of coercion by the Japanese in the course of Japanese imperialism in the 19th and 20th centuries in Asia.
1,983 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This essay is a discussion of how great a role coercion played in the enforcement of Japanese imperialism in Asia. The paper focuses on the Japanese occupation of Korea, while also alluding to other areas that the Japanese controlled. Various examples of coercion are presented and discussed at length.
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"In the course of Japanese imperialism, the Japanese used coercion extensively to maintain their rule, but also employed some other methods at times. Their coercive policies were often harsh and brutal, with the Japanese authorities refusing to relent until their goals had been reached. In certain instances, however, they allowed their subjects to have some level of choice in matters like education and employment. In response to the Korean Independence Movement that developed after World War I, for example, the Japanese appeared to ?return to the Koreans a modicum of personal choice? and allowed them to publish their own newspapers, create their own schools, and to be employed in the government (Kang, 15). Such concessions certainly existed outside the realm of coercive policies, even though they were somewhat cosmetic in nature. The people were still often subjected to the same horrid treatment and the same unreasonable regulations that they had become familiar with from the coercive rule of the Japanese, but there were glimpses of light that shone through the dark cloud of Japanese rule."
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A Study on Japanese Women and Breast Cancer, 2007.
An extensive study on the causes of cancer in Japanese and Japanese-American women.
3,447 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 22 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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This paper documents a study that has been conducted for the purpose of understanding why the rates of breast cancer differ between Japanese women living in the United States compared to those living in Japan. The examination of risk factors associated with the rapid fluctuation of breast cancer incidence rates in Japanese women in the United States and those in Japan may help to explain differences. The paper offers methodology, data collection and analysis. It also gives a clear conclusion of the findings of the research and recommendations for further research on this topic.
Table of Contents:
Purpose of the study
Methodology
Theoretical Framework
Limitations
Data Collection and Analysis
Quantative Analysis
Summary of Findings
Conclusion
Findings
Recommendations of the Study
Bibliography
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"Meta-analysis begins with estimation of the success rates of treatment and control arms of multiple separate trials through use of a separate 2 X 2 table for each trial. At the point in time that the researcher is convinced that the trials are "sufficiently uniform in design and methods that pooling their results makes clinical sense, a statistical test for homogeneity is used to help decide whether pooling results makes statistical sense." (Gilbert, 2005) After having made the decision that the "studies are sufficiently homogeneous to be combinable, the effect measure has been chosen, and a fixed- or random-effects technique is adopted, the calculations required to perform a meta-analysis are quite simple, usually through use of statistical software."
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Literacy in Content Areas: Three Lessons, 2008.
A comparison of three styles of lessons - one online lesson plan, one group activity and one individual exercise.
1,407 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses and compares three lessons. It looks at one which made some use of online lesson plan activities, one that used class discussion and group activities, and one that used individual exercises. The paper shows how the content areas that were addressed in the lessons were reinforcing or reactivating the students' prior knowledge of writing skills and assessing reading comprehension. It discusses the student participation and enjoyment and the lessons' effectiveness.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Reinforcing or Activating Prior Knowledge
Written Assignments
Assessing Reading Comprehension
Comparison
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"The lessons that used group activities seemed to generate the most student excitement and involvement. The written poetry lesson plan that encouraged the most student creativity and personal engagement seemed to be the most exciting for the students, and felt the least like 'forced activity.' It is important to generate a sense of joy when learning to read, or when learning to read like a more engaged and critical reader. Using group activities engaged students who might otherwise find reading boring or, and the use of poetry is a particularly expressive way to show students that the sound and creative use of words are fun and are used to express ideas and emotions."
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Construction of Self: The Identity of Modern Japanese-Canadians, 2003.
Explores the identity of Canadians of Japanese origin living in modern Canada.
20,665 words (approx. 82.7 pages), 133 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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The study takes a broad exploratory approach to studying issues of identity in the Japanese community in Canada. Chapter I traces the historical settlement of Japanese-Canadians in Canada with reference to how Canada?s changing attitudes on dealing with immigrants has affected the way in which Japanese-Canadians perceive themselves. Chapter II researches the relationship between language and identity. Chapter III looks at two types of modern day Japanese in Canada. First, a young student studying at MIT is used as a real life case study. Second, various fictional depictions of Japanese-Canadians are used to delve deeper into issues of Japanese identity. The subject matter has not yet been specifically covered in detail by academia (although it has rather more so by fictional writing). Available sources are analyzed closely to try to uncover trends in identity. Sources used vary from academic works (both Japanese and Canadian) on history, sociology, politics, linguistics and psychology; through to personal journal entries and fictional works concerning Japanese identity written by Japanese-Canadian authors.
Introduction
The History Of Japanese-Canadians & Canadian Immigration Policy 1877-2003
The Relationship Between Language And The Formation Of Ethnic Identity
The Real And Illusory Modern Japanese-Canadian
Conclusion
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"Thus, using Bourdieu?s analysis, it is theoretically possible to apply it to the situation of Japanese-Canadians to try to delve deeper into their ethnic self-identity and individual make-up. However, there are various flaws when trying to apply Bourdieu?s work. First, Bourdieu interviewed his participants in some depth for his study in order to get a detailed profile of each. This variety of data about Japanese-Canadians is not currently available for this thesis and would need to be obtained first-hand (see ?Recommendations? in Conclusion). Second, and more importantly, it is not possible to apply the same analysis intended for a Western, European nation such as France to a complex, Oriental nation such as Japan that prides itself on its ?unique? ethnic identity and 90% middle-class (which, if true, renders analysis using economic capital as a variable useless anyhow)."
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