ASEAN & APEC / A Comparison
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A 5 page research paper which looks at these two organizations which are influencing the economic development of southeast Asia. The writer points out how increased cooperation between these two organizations will create further opportunities in the areas of business and technology through improved communication that promotes the development of financial and physical resources. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: APEASEAN.wps

Chinese in Indonesia / Scapegoats
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A 15 page paper on the recent economic problems that are plaguing Indonesia and causing many of the citizens to attack the Chinese people of that country. While only a small percentage of Indonesia is comprised of Chinese individuals, it is those Chinese who make up the largest percentage of shop-owners and as a result of this the Chinese have been attacked for causing the rapid economic decline of Indonesia. A brief section on the history of the Chinese in Indonesia is included followed by a section describing some of the riots of 1998. The remainder of the paper is essentially devoted to the politics behind the unrest illustrating that the issue of the economic decline that is plaguing Indonesia is not the fault of the handful of Chinese who live and work there. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Indochi2.wps

Effects of the Asian Currency Crisis
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This 8 page paper looks at the effects of the Asian currency crisis on the United States and possible action which could be taken to help the situation. The problem with the presence of nuclear weapons in the region is touched upon. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Curcris.wps

Modernity: Thailand
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5 pages in length. Thailand has endured a long and tumultuous period of development from the time of the early modern age up until present day. The writer discusses how history has paved the road of modernity for Thailand from the early modern age up to the present. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: ThaiMod.wps

The Asian Economy
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A 5 page paper discussing a brief history of, and the current status of, the Asian economy, the factors that have led to its current problems and what steps are being taken to correct them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Asiane2.wps

The Urbanization of Asia
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An 8 page paper on the growing urbanization in Asia. The writer discusses the problems associated with the increased urban population, and its effects on the rural areas. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Asiaurbn.wps

Nguyen, Du
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An overview and annotated bibliography of academic research on Nguyen Du's Tale of Kieu. Bibliography lists 2 sources. JVDuNguy.rtf
Filename: JVDuNguy.rtf

Asian National Essay
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A 7 page creative & fictitious essay (based on historical facts) of the viewpoint of an Asian national around the turn of the century. The essay is written from the viewpoint of a Vietnamese farmer, who believes in Confucianism, and is hearing the words of Marx talk about collective farming techniques. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Asianess.wps

Obesity in American Children
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A 6 page discussion of the growing problem of childhood obesity. This paper statistically describes the problem and suggests behavioral modification is key to addressing it. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPobeseChildrenBehavioralTherapy.rtf

Zen Buddhism
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This 4 page paper looks at the cultural impact of Zen Buddhism on the Eastern and Western communities. The writer looks at the transitions in Buddhist perspectives within Asian countries, including Japan, and the effects of the introduction of Zen Buddhism into Western philosophies in the 1950s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Buddhism.wps

Family Survival in “To Live” and “Eat Drink Man Woman”
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This paper compares and contrasts the two films in terms of the favorable family aspects depicted in the films, the different ways the families are destroyed or threatened, the different styles of expressing intimacy and death, and the different ways of suggesting there is hope for the traditional family. Bibliography lists 4 sources. JVChinaf.rtf
Filename: JVChinaf.rtf

Duty of Care/Emergency Services Officer
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A 3 page research paper that discusses the legal duty of care for emergency services officers in Australia. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khesont.rtf

" The Adventures of Ibn Battuta: A Muslim Traveller of the 14th Century"
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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

"How I Got That Name": An Analysis of the Poem by Marilyn Chin
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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

"Silk Roads or Steppe Roads? The Silk Roads in World History": A Review of the Article by David Christian
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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
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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

5 Important Events in the Vietnam War
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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