“Western Elements in the Films of Zhang Yimou”
[ send me this paper ]
A ten page paper which looks at the work of Chinese film director Zhang Yimou, the most commercially successful of the Fifth Generation of film-makers. The way in which Zhang combines elements of traditional Chinese cultures and narrative structures with a Western perspective is analysed, and also the influence of both Imperial Chinese history and the Cultural Revolution on Zhang’s generation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLzhang.wps

“When China Ruled the Seas”
[ send me this paper ]
The author uses the material presented in Louise Levathes’ “When China Ruled the Seas : The Treasure Fleet of the Dragon Throne, 1405-1433” to illustrate the factors which were at play in the fifteenth century in regard to naval expeditions. During this century China would undertake the chore of building one of the world’s most impressive naval fleets. This fleet of ships, and the men who sailed them, would bring China to the brink of a new world direction. Unfortunately, however, that direction would end abruptly as the leadership of China fell from one man’s hands to that of his son’s. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPchnSea.rtf

" The Adventures of Ibn Battuta: A Muslim Traveller of the 14th Century"
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper considers this book Ross E Dunn, and looks at how the main character managed to make a living during his 29 years of travelling. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEibnbat.wps

"American Workers, Colonial Power"
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper discusses the book "American Workers, Colonial Power" by Dorothy Fujita-Rony, and how the Filipino experience parallels – and differs from – that of other Asian immigrants. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVAmWrks.rtf

"American Workers, Colonial Power": Filipino Migration to America
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper discusses the book "American Workers, Colonial Power" by Dorothy Fujita-Rony, and how the Filipino experience parallels – and differs from – that of other Asian immigrants. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVAmWks2.rtf

"Clay Walls": The Korean American Experience
[ send me this paper ]
A 6 page discussion of Kim Ronyoung's "Clay Walls". This paper illustrates the differences between Haesu and Faye and contends that this difference defines the Korean American experience. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPasianA.rtf

"Desert Exile"
[ send me this paper ]
This 3 page paper discusses Yoshiko Uchida's memoir about her time in a Japanese internment camp during WWII. Her crime and that of her family was simply being of Japanese descent. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVUchida.rtf

"Going Global:" China as an Expansion Site
[ send me this paper ]
A 7 page paper providing country information, market screening and rationale for exporting cosmetics to China. Chinese women are not known for being particularly interested in "makeup" as it refers to color items, eye enhancement and producing illusions, but they always have been greatly interested in skin care. As greater numbers of Chinese women gain access to increased discretionary income, many indulge in cosmetics when they do not indulge in anything else. Overall retail sales increased 12% November 2004 to November 2005; cosmetic sales increased 19.4% during the same period. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSintlBizChina.rtf

"How I Got That Name": An Analysis of the Poem by Marilyn Chin
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page analysis of the poem by Marilyn Chin. Describes the poem as a first-person account of the immigrant experience. Suggests that the value of this work is that one can experience the variety of levels of integration which face immigrants to this country. This variety is exhibited by Chin's family members described in the poem. Contains several quotes from the poem. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPnamePm.wps

"Peony Pavilion" & Confucianism
[ send me this paper ]
A 4 page research paper that analyzes the 400 year-old Chinese opera, The Peony Pavilion, in regards to how it reflects Confucianism. Also the writer discusses the music and style of this work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khpeony.rtf

"Peony Pavilion"/Confucianism & Daoism
[ send me this paper ]
A 4 page research paper/essay that analyzes The Peony Pavilion, a 400-year-old masterpiece in the style of Chinese Kunju opera, China's oldest surviving theatrical style. Written in the late sixteenth century by Tang Xianzu (1550-1617), this work demonstrates how both Confucianism and Daoism had become intertwined in the fabric of Chinese culture. The writer discusses how the focus on issues of respect and ritual derive directly from Confucianism. Such issues are extremely significant to the male characters. The women in the opera, however, express a more Daoist view of life. Examination of this work demonstrates that both philosophies co-existed in sixteenth century Chinese culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khppcd.rtf

"Shogun" The Miniseries: Cultural Significance
[ send me this paper ]
5 pages in length. The cultural significance of the miniseries "Shogun" as it relates to this particular period in Japanese history addresses two of the most defining elements of one's existence: power and pride. Clearly, the manner by which Richard Chamberlain's character – John Blackthorne – is involuntarily thrust into the middle of an impassioned battle between two mighty opponents demonstrates just how important omnipotent power was during feudal Japan. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCshogn.doc

"Silk Roads or Steppe Roads? The Silk Roads in World History": A Review of the Article by David Christian
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page discussion presenting the contention that silk roads must be thought of in broader terms for world history, not only as a "trans-civilizational route, but also as a trans-ecological route. Christian presents a series of observations supporting that contention. Many factors combined, in fact, to speed the ecological impacts which would occur as a result of the silk road commerce. These factors would include the direct impact of the roads themselves on the environment as well as indirect impacts such as the agricultural, hunting, mining, and other pursuits which the roads encouraged. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPslkRd.wps

"Sorrow Of War," "Perfume Dreams" And "In Country" - Review
[ send me this paper ]
12 pages in length. Ninh's The Sorrow of War, Lam's Perfume Dreams and Mason's In Country are drawn together by the single thread of war, yet their unique perspectives take readers on three distinct journeys that cultivate entirely distinctive impressions. For a war whose perspective is typically that of a national component, the extent to which each of these three stories provides an unadulterated view of how the war impact one individual at a time serve to humanize the experience quite a bit more. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCIndochBkRv.rtf

"The Colors of the Mountain"
[ send me this paper ]
A 4 page paper which provides a book review of "The Colors of the Mountain" by Da Chen. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAclrda.rtf

"The Concubine's Children" by Denise Chong
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which examines different incidents in Denise Chong's "The Concubine's Children." The incidents, or events, discussed are those which help to illustrate how complex the Chinese culture is as it relates to issues such as culture shock, family relationships, marital relationships, gender roles, and social interaction. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAchong.wps

17th Century Burmese Military Rations
[ send me this paper ]
To understand how military organizations provided food, what types of food were provided and how they were prepared, the student will want to learn as much as possible about the political, cultural, economic and physical environment of the time and place as possible. This 5 page paper provides an overview of these elements for seventeenth century Burma. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTburfod.wps

2002 World Cup: The Impact Upon Seoul Korea
[ send me this paper ]
7 pages. When a city hosts an event as prestigious as the 2002 World Cup there is a huge impact due to the influx of tourists and sudden population explosion that any event like that is going to bring. Seoul Korea will be impacted in many ways including politically, economically, environmentally, and more. This paper explains how and why an event such as the 2002 World Cup can have an immediate and significant influence on any city. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAskrea.rtf

5 Important Events in the Vietnam War
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which examines 5 of the most important events that took place during the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAviet5.rtf

A Brief History of Modern
[ send me this paper ]
Asia This 3 page paper is a brief outline of Asian modern history on nationalism, globalisation, colonialism, modernism and the formation of nationalism, separatism and globalisation's impact on the states and nations. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEasiamod.rtf

A Case of Sick Leave
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which examines a case of sick leave, written by Laura Turek, and titled "Sick Leave." The paper addresses what specific people affected by the case should do, why the conflict occurred, and how it could have possibly been prevented. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAscklve.doc

A Comparative Assessment of Successful Communist Revolutions in Russia and China
[ send me this paper ]
This 8 page paper provides a comparative overview of the factors that account for the successful communist revolutions n Russia and China. This paper considers the similarities of each revolution and the factors that determined the maintenance of communism over time. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MHRuChi.wps

A Comparison Between the British & Japanese Parliaments
[ send me this paper ]
A 40 page research paper which examines in detail the British and Japanese parliamentary systems. The writer demonstrates that the two systems have many similar charactertistics as well as some signficant differences which stem largely from the fact that the Japanese Constitution was written not by the Japanese, but by American Occupation forces after World War II. Bibliography contains 26 sources.
Filename: Britjap.wps

A COMPARISON OF CULTURES: CHINESE VERSUS GRECIAN
[ send me this paper ]
This five page paper compares and contrasts the ancient civilizations of Greece and China. Examples from sociological, cultural, national given. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBgrchnse.rtf

A Comparison of Russian and Chinese Intelligence Systems
[ send me this paper ]
This 3 page paper explores Russian and Chinese intelligence organizations. Weaknesses and strengths of each are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA506RaC.rtf

A COMPARISON OF TANTRA TO KAMA SUTRA
[ send me this paper ]
This 4 page pape discusses the Kama Sutra and Tantra. Opinion given as to the contents, review. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBkama.rtf

A Critique of “A Woman Soldier's Own Story: The Autobiography of Xie Bingying
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page review of the first English translation of the experiences of one Chinese woman in pre-revolutionary China. The contention is presented that Xie’s experiences serve to dispel the Twentieth Century notion that up until the 1949 revolution China remained to a large degree traditional. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPchnSld.rtf

A History of Foot-binding in China
[ send me this paper ]
This 6 page paper provides an overview of foot binding including how and why it is practiced. Changes since the end of the nineteenth century are noted, inclusive of the outlawing of the practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA112fb.wps

A Look at John Dower's Embracing Defeat
[ send me this paper ]
This 4 page paper examines the American occupation of Japan right after W.W.II. The concept of neocolonial military dictatorship is defined and explored. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA446WW2.rtf

A Persuasive Speech on the Significance of the Chinese New Year
[ send me this paper ]
This 3 page paper provides an outline of a persuasive speech on the significance of the Chinese New Year. This paper considers factors like the impact on the Chinese culture as a whole. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHChinNY.rtf

A PEST Analysis
[ send me this paper ]
This 16 page paper demonstrates an in-depth PEST analysis to consider the political, economic, social and technological influences on industry; The case used is the mobile communications industry in Thailand, but the paper serves as a good framework for any PEST analysis that needs to be undertaken as it includes general descriptions and discussions of the issues included. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEpestth.wps

A Recommendation for the Chinese Emperor in 1587
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper represents a fictitious Ming Censorte during 1587 who makes recommendations due to problems of natural disaster in China. Huang's "1587, A Year of No Significance" is used as a springboard for discussion. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA150158.rtf

A Report on When China Ruled the Sea:
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper discusses the book When China Ruled the Sea, written by Louise Levethes. This paper reveals the huge impact which shipping had in terms of making China a world leader at that time and establishing trade routes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSLevath.rtf

A Review of The Political Thought of Mao Tse-Tung by Stuart R. Schram
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper is a comprehensive review of the 1969 edition of The Political Thought of Mao Tse-Tung by Stuart R. Schram. The book looks at both the political ideas of Mao Tse-Tung, also known as Mao Zedong, along with his background and characters, placing the ideals and the development of these ideals into a personal and cultural context. The writer shows how the book takes the reader on a journey that gives understanding as well as facts. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEmaotung.rtf

A Way to Peace in Kashmir
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper argues that the way for peace to be maintained in the long term between Kashmir and its neighbours; Pakistan and India, is not by the use of international law, but through opening dialogue. The paper looks to the history of Kashmir and its neighbours to illustrate how this hypothesis has been formed and presents evidence to support it. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEkastlk.wps

Abortion in Japan
[ send me this paper ]
A 4 page research paper that investigates Japanese abortion. This brief survey of abortion in Japan suggests that Japanese attitudes toward abortion are evolving in conjunction with the movement of Japanese women toward fuller participation in society and away from the passive cultural model that has dominated female Asian experience for centuries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khjabor.rtf

Abortion: A Comparative Analysis Between the United States and Japan
[ send me this paper ]
5 pages. In this paper we will define and give a short history of abortion as well as take a look at the pros and cons and the issues and impacts of abortion. This analysis will be done as a comparison of the abortion issues in both the United States and Japan and the ways that each country views abortion. Included is a one-half page outline. A summary and conclusion is included. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: JGAjpabr.wps

Acculturation: "Two Years in the Melting Pot" and "Hunger of Memory"
[ send me this paper ]
A 7 page paper which compares and contrasts various aspects of acculturation in Liu Zongren's "Two Years in the Melting Pot" and Richard Rodriguez' "Hunger of Memory." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RArodrliu.wps

Admiral Cheng Ho
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page brief of the accomplishments of this Chinese admiral. Cheng Hu's voyages served to emphasize the value of international trade and even the importance of Chinese conquest over the more vulnerable and economically valuable areas of her extensive travels. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPChengH.rtf

AFGHANISTAN AND DEVELOPMENT: LITERATURE REVIEW
[ send me this paper ]
This 9-page paper provides a review of literature regarding the rebuilding of Afghanistan, and it's success, or lack of it. The paper also tries to compare the literature with a trained learner's observations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.`
Filename: MTafghlite.rtf