Environmental Degradation as it Relates to the Colonial and Postcolonial State of India
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A 5 page discussion of the colonial mindset of exploitation which has plagued much of the world. Contends that this mindset is evidencing itself today in regard to the degradation of India’s environment through the export of much of the world’s toxic waste the country. Identifies the solution to this problem as lying in the modification of the mindset of exploitation to one of responsibility. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPindEnv.wps

Environmental Sustainability in China
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A 10 page paper discussing two environmental problems in China (the Three Gorges Dam and air pollution) and measures that the government has or may take to mitigate the environmental effects. In contrast is the experience of Singapore, which adopted stringent environmental regulations when its economic growth led to environmental degradation. Though geographical constraint is not an issue in China overall, the citizenry could be taught to view their immediate surroundings as the only "environment" that counts as the government imposes stricter, more encompassing regulation on environmental effect of business. This is not likely to occur on an official level any time soon; it is more likely that China, as the U.S. before it, will incur grave environmental costs before moving to effectively abating the environmental effect of its economic activity. Accompanying PowerPoint® presentation available. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSenvSusDevel2.rtf

ESL in Hong Kong Primary Schools
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A 4 page research paper that examines ESL instruction in Hong Kong. This investigation explores a few of the main factors that influence the teaching of a second language. Specifically addressed are the factors that affect students' learning of English in Hong Kong primary schools and what strategies teachers should adopt to assist and promote learning. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khkesl.rtf

Ethics and Employee Relations in Asia
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A 9 page paper discussing The Gap's ongoing struggle against negative publicity arising from accusations of using Asian and Central American sweatshop labor and China's government's lack of concern for individual workers as that nation shifts from a command to a market economy. Much is written and discussed about the issue of human rights, particularly in the dichotomy of perspective that so often exists between East and West. There is no argument that Asian workers share a strong work ethic and are willing to work in virtually any setting. Where the argument lies is in how companies in developed nations should use their efforts. The purpose here is to research what types of conditions exist and then to evaluate at least two cases. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSempEthAsia.rtf

Ethnic Minorities in Australian Universities
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A 6 page research paper that offers a proposed research study to investigate the question of why there is a lack of ethnic minority students in Australian universities. The writer summarizes relevant research, proposes an outline for the study and offer an annotated bibliography. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khauseth.rtf

Evolution Of Women In The Tang Dynasty
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16 pages in length. Women of every culture have historically shared the same quest for gender equity, more often than not being cast into the dual role of wife and servant with no recognizable human attributes bestowed upon them by an oppressive patriarchal society. The evolution of women in the Tang Dynasty – a period when the intrinsic separation between genders grew less obvious – represents a defining moment in China's otherwise feudal existence. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLCTangWmn.rtf

Examination of Starbucks Expansion Policies
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This 13 page paper discusses Starbucks entry into the Chinese market and the impact this will have on Chinese culture. The paper also discusses theories of globalization and homogeneity of products and criticism of this type of globalization. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: HVSbk3Rv.rtf

Expanding a Cincinnati Business to Asia
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8 pages. This paper deals with a hypothetical recommendation to expand a Greater Cincinnati business to another country that is a major trading partner with the United States. Considered will be the cultural issues that must be addressed in order to consider developing these plans. Additional topics that will be addressed are the enduring practices, characteristics, and customs that will likely differ from those of the United States, and why the other country would defend the way that it does things. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAgrcin.wps

Expansionism: Western Europe Verses China
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A 5 page consideration of the question of why western European countries came to dominate the world during the sixteenth century while other countries slid into the background. The author contends that mindset and technology interacted to determine this trend. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPeurExp.rtf

Explaining Japan's Success After World War II
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This 6 page paper looks at Japan's economy today as well as prior to World War II. The focus is on the development of the nation's economy after WWII. The paper concludes that the Japanese government made excellent policy decisions, which are responsible for Japan's surprising success. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA148Jap.rtf

Exporting American Equipment To South Korea
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This 8 page paper discuses the fitness equipment market in South Korea. The paper begins with a brief introduction to the country, including basic population data. The writer discusses the fact that the fitness equipment industry in this South Korea is expanding, which could result in opportunities for American exporters. The writer then discusses a number of issues related to doing business in South Korea, such as licenses, registrations and taxes. A recent survey of companies operating there is reported, which illustrates definite drawbacks in terms of persistent labor problems. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGkorea2.rtf

Exporting U.S. Wines to China
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This 10 page paper explores the feasibility of exporting wines from the U.S. to China, and argues that despite some potential difficulties in such technicalities as labeling and distribution, the market potential, plus the growing Chinese consumption of wine, makes the project attractive. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVWineCh.rtf

Exporting Vegetables to Thailand
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An 11 page paper examining Thailand as a market to receive vegetables produced in the United States. The paper discusses characteristics of the market; trade agreements between the two countries; sociocultural factors; and marketing strategies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSThaiVeg.rtf

Failure Of Reform In Japan Since 1991
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14 pages in length. The extent to which Japan has failed in reforming itself since 1991 is indicative of the contributions of myriad elements, including political, economic, socio-cultural and demographic issues. When one examines these particular concerns as they relate to Japan's inability to exact reform throughout the past decade, it is important to focus upon the key issues that played directly into this failure, such as the quest for liberal democracy and the Asian economic crisis. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Fall Of The Tokugawa Bakufu
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24 pages in length. The fall of Tokugawa bakufu, the foundation of more than two hundred and fifty years of peaceful existence, was caused in great part to the detrimental impact of Western Imperialism, which compelled the government to refashion its way of operating to reflect something wholly foreign. The intimidation factor was significant in the ultimate fall, inasmuch as Western influence served as an undeniable threat to their tent government – also known as Shogunate. The self-imposed isolation Japan erected became a bone of tremendous contention in the aftermath of myriad administrative changes enacted by the Tokugawa government. These reforms, which occurred in a number of eras including Kansei and Kyoho, were just as bad as the lackadaisical approach to government discipline that Bunka and Bunsei eras had adopted; by contrast, Edo and other areas experienced a flourishing of local cultures. When the mandate came through from various foreign nations for Japan to do away with its partition policy, the Tokugawa bakufu was wholly incapable of maintaining any sort of trade/negotiation authority, which ultimately negated their prestige. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: TLCTokugawa.rtf

Falun Gong
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This 18 page paper is comprised of three shorter papers that discuss various aspects of the movement known as Falun Gong. The first paper describes Falun Gong and its practices; the second discusses it with regard to charges that the Chinese government is murdering Falun Gong and harvesting their organs for transplants; the third discusses the way in which the Chinese government has reacted to the Falun Gong, why it is considered a threat, and the propaganda and efforts used to suppress it. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: HVFlGong.rtf

Family Game (Kanoku Geemu) / Post War Japanese Society
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In 4 pages the author discusses the movie "Family Game" (Kanoku Geemu) and the post war Japanese society. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Postjap.wps

Famine in North Korea
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This 3 page paper discusses the problems of famine in North Korea. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVnkfamn.rtf

Feng Shui And Graphic Design
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18 pages in length. Advertising is the lifeblood of any company; without it, there is little other way to reach one's target consumer. Indeed, there exist myriad methods and theories that lay claim to appealing to the most number of potential clients; however, there is yet another new and innovative way of approaching the complex and often confusing industry of advertising. The writer discusses how feng shui, a Chinese application that literally means "wind and water," represents an up and coming form of advertising in the graphic design industry. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: TLCfeng.wps

Feudalism in Medieval India
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A five page paper which considers whether the social and political organisation of medieval India could be defined as feudal, and looks at the differences between the European model of feudalism and the caste system. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JLfeudalind.wps

Film and the Shaping of Stereotypes
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A 3 page paper which examines the films “Enter the Dragon” (1973) and “Harold and Kumar Go to Whitecastle” (2004) and how they may stereotype Asians. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAwhcst.rtf

First Generation Of Chinese-American, Japanese-American And Indian-American
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses the historic aspects of first generation presence including how, when and why they arrived, what they did for a living and how America has been both a blessing and a curse to them. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCFirstGen.rtf

Fischer/Essential Gandhi/Non-Violence
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A 3 page essay that examines Louis Fischer's anthology of Gandhi's writings, The Essential Gandhi, in order to analyze Gandhi's conception of non-cooperation and civil disobedience as tools for obtaining Indian independence from Great Britain. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khfisgan.rtf

Five Essay Questions on Chinese Politics
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15 pages. A series of essay questions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JAchipol.rtf

Forcing Change in Chinese Manufacturing Sweatshop Conditions
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A 6 page paper discussing alternatives for effecting change in Chinese manufacturing practice. The paper discusses three alternatives: international pressure from the WTO; Congressional import embargoes; and pressure from US retailers selling Chinese-made goods. Pressure from the WTO should be undertaken, but only as a long-term plan for improvement. Because China now is a member of the WTO, the US is prohibited by GATT 1994 Articles XI and XIII from imposing discriminatory prohibitions of Chinese goods into US markets. Consumer boycotts of large companies selling Chinese-made goods, however, is an effective measure that can have the most immediate results. Companies such as Gap, Nike and Toys “R” Us have come under such consumer pressure that they now police the contract manufacturers they use to ensure that the goods that they sell do not originate in Asian sweatshops. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSintlBusSweatBoy.rtf

Foreign Aid & Hunger
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The subject of foreign aid is addressed in this 5 page paper which focuses on hunger around the world. Special attention is paid to the current problem in North Korea, as they face mass starvation due to recent flooding episodes. The paper supports U.S. foreign aid. Public opinion is noted as is the United States budget and its ability to help. Also cited are alternatives to handing out provisions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Foreign.wps

Foreign Businesses in Singapore
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This 3 page paper considers why foreign businesses may start up in Singapore and gives two examples of foreign investments; Electroglas and Manchester United. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEsingsu.rtf

Foreign Investment in Asia
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This 13 page paper considers the trends seen in foreign direct investment in the different areas of the Asian Economy. This is traced from the beginning of the 1980's through to the end of the 1990's. The reasons behind these trends are considers as are the effects on the economies and the way they evolved during this period including the changing use of natural resources in these countries. The paper includes two tables and the bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEasiaec.wps

Forex Trading in Hong Kong and China
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This 6 page paper examines the foreign exchange trading trend. How regulations n Hong Kong and China play a role in the proliferation of trading in this manner. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA335For.rtf

Forster's "A Passage To India"
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5 pages in length. E.M. Forster's novel, A Passage to India, opens in British India and closes in Indian India; while the characters are the same, the situation is significantly different. The manner by which Forster portrays this difference, as well as its significance of Fielding and Aziz's relations, illustrates the separation between East and West, the association between India's Muslims and Hindus, social mores, colonialism, as well as issues of early twentieth century industrialization and technology. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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France And South Korea: Comparison Of Employment Relations Environment
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14 pages in length. Thistle Electronics is a UK-owned company whose core business is manufacturing micro-electronic components and circuitry for such electronic consumer goods as mobile phones and computer peripherals. From its original plant in Glenrothes, Scotland it has expanded rapidly and is planning a vigorous policy of overseas direct investment in its manufacturing capacity in a number of potential locations. The company enthusiastically adopted a number of HRM practices in the late 1980s including performance related pay, team working, and a strategy of total flexibility with a heavy use of temporary workers and flexible working time (including overtime on demand). It has always refused to recognize a trade union, relying instead on a variety of employee involvement practices. The current Chief Executive, Ed McGregor, is aware that Thistle's domestic non-union approach may not be sustainable in many of the target locations overseas but remains unsure about the precise labor market and employment relations environments which Thistle can expect to encounter. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: TLCFr&SK.rtf

FREE MARKET POLICIES AND ASIA
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This paper attempts to explain the staement that free-market policies in Asia have produced stronger economies and better working conditions for laborers than if the government had had control. The paper does not try to support the statement fully, but rather examines two countries -- Thailand and China -- and attempts to demonstrate the effect of free-market policies on these two countries. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: MTmarasi.rtf

Freedom of the Press In Taiwan: A True Work of Fiction
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This 10-page-paper presents an in depth discussion on whether Taiwan allows freedom of the press in its publications. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWtaiwan.wps

French and American Involvement in Vietnam
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This 3 page paper examines Vietnam and its history from the mid-1800s through the mid-1900s. The roles of the US and of France in Vietnam's history are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA711Nam.rtf

Gaman/A Japanese Cultural Concept
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A 4 page research paper that discusses the Japanese virtue of "gaman," which means patience and endurance. This cultural concept is discussed in reference to Japanese history, as well as the present. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khgaman.rtf

Geishas
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A 7 page research paper that takes the form of a study. This study consists of a literature review to ascertain the legitimacy of the Western perception that geishas are prostitutes. This examination of literature is based on the hypothesis that this prevalent Western assumption pertaining to geishas is false. While sexuality is undoubtedly a part of the lives of these women, this private part of their lives in not a part of their role as geisha. This study explores what does constitute the appeal of the geisha, the history of the profession and why the West has this fundamental misconception about the geisha’s art. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khgeisha.rtf

Gender Difference In Japan
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11 pages in length. Throughout Japan's history, women have typically been represented as a combination of an oppressed yet liberated gender, inasmuch as there have long existed significant patriarchal overtones. While there has historically been a certain population of Japanese women who have held high social position due to their business or personal relations, the primary focus has long rested upon those women who, by way of patriarchal influence, sought to break free from such constraints. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: TLCGndrJ.rtf

GENDER DIFFERENCES IN PEASANT HOUSEHOLDS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA/CEN.EUROPE
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This 3 page paper discusses the gender differences between men and women in Central Europe and Southeast Asia during the 1500's. Reasons for the lack of evidence is offered, as well as contrasts and comparisons between the two regions.
Filename: MBgndr.rtf

Gender Role and Asian Depictions in Film
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A 3 page discussion of how film depiction of Asians have changed over time. An emphasis is placed on the depiction of women. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPmdiaAsiansInMovies.rtf

Genghis Khan / Life & Conquests
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8 pages on Genghis Khan, the Mongolian Conqueror. The writer analytically outlines his life, battles, conquest, campaigns, etc; Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Genghisk.doc