Asia Immediately After World War II
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An 8 page essay on why so many Asian countries, reknown for their orderly societies, experienced so much political upheaval after WWII. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Asiapol.wps

Devastating Decision - Why Hiroshima Didn't Have to Happen
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A 5 page paper that argues the point that President Harry S. Truman was presented with a number of alternatives other than the bombing of Hiroshima in bringing about the end of World War II. These alternatives are discussed, with the focus being placed on Truman's failure to clarify the terms of the Potsdam Proclamation in May of 1945. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: LCDecisn.doc

Hachiya's 'Hiroshima Diary'
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In this 13 page research paper, the writer presents an in-depth analysis into the historic importance of the Hiroshima Diary -- written by a Japanese physician soon after the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Hirodiar.wps

Hiroshima & Nagasaki / Dropping The Atomic Bomb Saved Lives
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A 6 page paper discussing how the decision to use atomic bombs on Japanese cities saved lives. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Bomb.wps

Hiroshima / Examination Of Mass Destruction
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A 10 page overview of the history and impacts of the destruction of Hiroshima in 1945. This paper demonstrates the physical destruction that occured and the lasting implications of this kind of action. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Hiro.doc

How World War II Affected the Society & Political System of the Japanese
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In 8 pages the author discusses how World War II affected the society and the political system of the Japanese. The Japanese have always been a proud people. When they lost World War II, it had a major affect on them. They 'lost face.' This is the worst possible thing that could happen to them. The culture of Japan is such that the people just can not lose. They must win at all cost. The Japanese would rather face death than defeat. To lose face for the Japanese was a fate worse than death. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Ww2jap.rtf

Japan' s Involvement in World War II
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A 7 page paper discussing Japans reasons for entering the war. It talks about why, and how Japan became involved, and why they weren't successful.
Filename: Jpww2.wps

Japanese Imperialism in Modern Times
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7 pages in length. An historical discussion beginning with the rise of Japanese imperialism in the late nineteenth century after the arrival of U.S. Matthew C. Perry and ending with the decline of Japanese Imperialism at the end of World War II. The writer also examines some of the steps that have since been taken to ensure the growth of Democracy in Japan. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Japanimp.wps

Post World War II Asia / Order vs. Chaos
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An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to the chaos that occured through out Asia in the post-World War II era and considers the elemental factors that led to this chaos. The writer also considers the quesiton of whether the chaos was preventable or necessary. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Postasia.wps

The Affects of World War II on the Japanese
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A 7 page research paper that examines how World War II caused fundamental changes in Japanese society. Prior to WWII, Japan was an authoritarian state where the individual had few rights. After WWII and the Allied occupation, the sovereignty of the Japanese state rested with the people for the first time in their history. The writer argues that huge assimilation of Western cultural ideals fits in with the overall pattern of Japanese history and that the behind a Western façade, the Japanese have succeeded in retaining their cultural identity. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Affectjj.rtf

Fighting For Equality In Asia
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A 6 page paper on the struggle for women to gain equality in Asia. The paper focuses on the social status, and or the lack there of, for women in both China and India. The paper is a cross cultural comparison of the two countries in an attempt to show how their differing societies deal with women and women related issues. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Womcul.rtf

I Fight Like A Woman - Women's Rights In China
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A 5 page overview of women's plight in China and how that plight was addressed by the 1995 United Nations women's conference in Beijing. Concludes that while the conference resulted in little overt impact to women's rights in China it is the little positives which resulted which will ultimately make a difference. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Chinwomn.wps

Pang-Mei Natasha Chang/ Bound Feet & Western Dress
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A 5 page analysis of Chang's memoir, which depicts not only her own life, but the story of her grand-aunt's as well. Chang's great-aunt, born during the Box Rebellion, had an extraordinary life that demonstrates the tension that existed in China between new Western ideas and Chinese tradition. A remarkable book, the writer argues that this narrative has a great deal to say to all women. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99pmnch.wps

Problems of Women in Rural China
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A 3 page paper which examines the problems currently faced by women in rural China and some solutions which have been suggested. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Rurchina.wps

Spence's 'Death of Woman Wang' / Female Non-Personhood
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A 5 page paper examining this book by Jonathan D. Spence. Looking at social conditions in seventeenth century China, the paper argues that women in this era were essentially not considered to be people at all. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Wangwomn.wps

Spence's 'Death of Woman Wang' / Social Abuse
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A 5 page paper examining the theme of domestic abuse in 17th century China in this book by Jonathan D. Spence. The paper argues that because Chinese society placed so much power in the hands of one gender at the expense of another, tragedies like the brutal death of Mrs. Wang were inevitable. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Womnwang.rtf

The Idea of Womanhood in Traditional Chinese Society
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Since as early as the 7th century B.C., women in China have been permitted to hold positions of power and even lead in prominent positions as national figureheads. Unfortunately, no level of leadership, education or social prominence for women could change the patriarchal nature of traditional Chinese society. From the early Han Dynasty to the last of the Chinese dynasties, the Ch'ing Dynasty (17th-early 20th centuries) women have played significant and defining roles in the political structure of China, though these roles have been defined by the death of their husbands and their circumstances rather than by the social acceptability of female leaders in Chinese society. This 5 page paper reflects the lives of a number of prominent women in Chinese history, including Ban Zhao of the Han dynasty, Song Ruoxin of the Tang, Empress Wu Zeitan of the Zhou Dynasty, and Tzu-Hsi, dowager Empress of the Ch'ing Dynasty and defines the impact of the patriarchal definitions in determining their impact on history. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Womnchin.rtf

The Role of Women in Chinese Literature
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This 5 page paper is divided into to segments: the first addresses the role of women and the different female perspectives presented in Chinese literature during the Tang and Song dynasties, and relates gender differences based on authorship; and the second segment considers the social changes that occurred in China after the An Lushan Rebellion of 755. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Chinale.wps

The Role Of Women In The Chinese Family: Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior - Memoirs Of A Girlhood Among Ghosts And Fae Myenne Ng's Bone
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This 5 page paper provides a comparison of the central theme of the role of women within the family structure of Chinese and Chinese-immigrants as related through Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood among Ghosts, and Fae Myenne Ng's Bone. This paper not only considers the role of women in the family, but also relates this role to the Chinese mythology and the perspectives of individuals women within the development of these stories. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Kingch.wps

Tzu Hsi, the Empress Dowager of China
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A 5 page research paper on the life of Tzu Hsi, who has the mother of the emperor became the power behind the throne of China for fifty years. Ambitious, xenophobic, anti-modern and superstitious, she lived a life of luxury and ostentation to the detriment of her country. Her rule, rather then preserving traditional Chinese culture as she desired, undoubtedly hastened the dominance of China by the foreign influences. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: 90tzuhsi.rtf

Women Contesting the Gender Ideals of Late Imperial China
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A 5 page paper which examines the historical social, textual and bodily practices which constructed the ideals of the female gender and women's ability to contest these gender boundaries in late Imperial China. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Genchina.wps

Women in Chinese Culture Analyzed
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This 15 page research paper examines the role of women throughout China's cultural history. Specifically considered are women's roles from a historical perspective, the theme of 'big' tradition (government) vs. ‘little' tradition (household and the masses) and the outlook of women in China today. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Chinwom.wps

North & South Korea / The Danger of Post Cold War Nuclear Arsenals
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A 14 page discussion of the post Cold War nuclear threat imposed by Korea and the socio-political events that have made North Korea so especially dangerous. The writer provides an excellent look at international politics and the problems the U.S. has faced with regard to nuclear proliferation. Great attention is paid to detail. Bibliography lists 11 scholarly sources.
Filename: Korenuke.wps

Different Perspectives On The History Of The Philippines
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A 5 page research paper that offers two opposing perspective to the acquisition of the Philippines by the US. The writer argues that the official version of this acquisition emphasizes the altruistic characteristics of US colonial rule, but fails to mention the hidden agenda of the US Senate to gain imperial status by acquiring US colonies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Viewph.wps

Filipino History as a Colonial Resistance
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A 5 page research paper on the Philippines and resistance to Spanish rule. The writer details the religious, social and economic aspects of Spanish colonialism, and how it helped to create a nationalist spirit in the people which caused a continual state of revolt. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Filipin1.wps

The Reality Of American Imperialism
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A 5 page paper that reviews presented evidence justifying American Imperialism and demonstrates the way in which photographic evidence was manipulated to support imperialism in the Philipines.
Filename: Amerimp.wps

The United States Should Expand Its Relationship with the Republic of the Philippines
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In 5 pages the author discusses that the United States should expand its relationship with the Republic of the Philippines, giving social, political, and economic reasons. Includes free 1 page sentence outline. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PCusphil.doc

Ending the Trade Conflict with Japan
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10 page report that provides an overview of the history, causes, and possible solutions to the United State's trade conflicts with Japan (as they specifically relate to the auto industry). Twelve references include multiple journal sources.
Filename: Japanaut.wps

Japanese/U.S. Relations
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This 12 page paper examines the economic relationship between Japan and the U.S. in light of the Asian economic crisis. A historical view of the relationship is presented as well as a look to the future. Implications of the monetary crisis are discussed in detail. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Relwus.wps

The Trade Conflict Between Japan and the United States
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An in-depth, 10 page look at the sources and outcomes of U.S. trade conflict with Japan in modern history.
Filename: Japantra.wps

Trading with Japan
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A 6 page analysis of the Clinton administration's efforts to improve U.S. trade relations with Japan. The writer assesses all sides of the issue and proposes some degree of mutually-beneficial compromise between the two countries. Bibliography lists 5 supporting sources.
Filename: Japanust.wps

U.N. Peacekeeping / The End of Japanese Isolationism
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In this well-written 23 page essay, the writer examines in great detail the implications of U.N. Peacekeeping involvement for Japan. Until the early 1990's, the nation had underwent a long period of isolationism which broke under great controversy with the passing of a single act and changed Japan's foreign policy quite drastically. Analyzed are the voices of Japanese nationals and the impact that Japan's peacekeeping efforts have had thus far in various events around the world. Bibliography lists 10+ sources.
Filename: Japanun.wps

United States & Japan / Foreign Policy
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The continuance of current Japanese-U.S. relations as likely is the premise of this 6 page argument. Several issues are explored including cultural differences, trade agreements, and the positions of both the United States and Japan in the new world order. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Japanus.wps

Thailand's Constitution vs. The United States Constitution/ A Comparison
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This 10 page paper considers a comparison between the constitutions of the United States and Thailand and then relates some fundamental characteristics of the most recent revisions to the Constitution of Thailand that might be beneficial in this country. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Thaius.wps

Kant, Suzuki, & The Philosophy Of Zen Buddhism
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A 6 page paper on the differences and similarities between the theories and philosophies of Immanual Kant, and Suzuki Roshi. It gives some insight into each of these two philosophies, explaining how they work in practice and in theory. The writer also discusses how each effect life today. No bibliography.
Filename: Kantzen.wps

Human Rights in China & the U.S.
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This 10 page paper outlines the differences in perception between the United States and China in terms of human rights issues. The 1989 Tiananmen Square incident is highlighted as a significant example as well as an occurrence that changed foreign policy. Also explored is whether or not there can be an objective human rights determination; the paper concludes that human rights issues are subjective and rely largely on cultural perceptions. Bibliography lists 8 sources
Filename: Humchin.wps

Democracy In China
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A 12 page research paper dealing with the background and development of the democracy movement in China which culminated in the student demonstrations of 1989 in Tiananmen Square. The writer concentrates on the book The Deng Xiaoping Era by Maurice Meisner since this scholarly work gives an excellent overview of the events, politically and culturally, which contributed to the development of the movement. This paper demonstrates that with a thorough knowledge of the background of the movement the rather inexplicable events of 1989 begin to make sense within their own cultural framework. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Demchina.wps

Tiananmen Square / An Historical Perspective
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A 6 page paper that traces the political history of the Gate of Heavenly Peace, and then explores the six weeks leading up to the Tiananmen Square Massacre. The paper provides 3 viewpoints on the deaths involved, and ends with two quotes, one from an intellectual involved in the occupation of the Square and the other from Xioaping Deng--that shows the diverse outlook on the occupation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Tian.wps

Tiananmen Square Remembered
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An 8 page creative essay in which the writer tells what happened on that fateful day from the semi-fictional perspective of someone who was actually there [based on documented eyewitness accounts]. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Tiansq.wps

Taoism -- Approach to Turbulence Analyzed
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This 6 page research paper examines the emergence of Taoism in feudal China. Specifically considered are the natural characteristics and elements of Taoism such as the explanation of the universe, invisible and visible Tao, good and evil, morality and the consequences of going against the teachings of Tao. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Taoism2.rtf