Academic papers on Asian Studies

The Influence of Buddhism on Asia
An 8 page paper that discusses the advent of Buddhism in India and its spread throughout Asia. The paper focuses on how the malleable nature of Buddhism allowed it to insinuate itself in many different cultures, often changing the very nature of...
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The Introduction & Impact Of Buddhism In Chinese History
This 8 page paper provides a basic overview of the introduction and adoption of Buddhism in China. No bibliography.
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Buddhism in China Analyzed
A 5 page paper examining how the religious practices of Buddhism found their way to China and became an integral part of both Chinese philosophy and religion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Taiping Rebellion & 'God's Chinese Son'
This 3 page report discusses the rise of Hong Xiuquan and his version of Christian theology that led him and his followers in an attempt to overthrow the Qing Dynasty. No additional sources cited.
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The Story Of The Stone
In the reading of The Story of the Stone there is an enormous amount of symbolism inherent in the presentation. The author tells the reader, in the preamble, that many of the names are allegorical. The style of writing, similar to the telling of a...
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Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine
8 pages in length. The recent trend toward alternative therapies, such as traditional Chinese herbal medicine, is one that warrants the attention of the Western medical society. Not only are the herbal therapies valued for their healing abilities,...
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Chinese Poetry
A very basic, 4 page overview of Yu Hsuan-Chi's "On a Visit to Ch'ung Chen Taoist Temple (9th century A.D. -China) with comparative reference to Washington Allston's poem "Rosalie." (17th century). No bibliography.
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The Positive Effects of Disease - Medieval China
This 6 page research paper briefly draws on some of the information provided in McNeill's 'Plagues and People,' as well as other information that illustrates that disease can have positive effects for a population. Bibliography lists four sources.
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Legalism in Feudal China Analyzed
This 5 page research paper examines the legalism, which along with Confucianism and Taoism, was a response to the chaotic Chinese feudal system. Specifically discussed are legalism views on the characteristics of a good leader; whether or not...
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The Chinese of Indonesia and the Attempted 1965 Communist Coup
This 5 page paper considers the issue of the Communist coup of 1965 in Indonesia, also known as the GESTAPU, and assesses why ethnic Chinese in Indonesia were singled out for maltreatment following the attempted coup. This paper considers the issue...
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Chinese Spirit Objects / Book Review
5 page review of concepts in a book by Zheng Dekun & Shen Weizhun entitled "Chinese Spirit Objects." Accompanied by full bibliographic reference, the text reviewed examines the meaning of Minqi and the style of Qin figures.
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Book Review / Early Dynasties
5 page review of a book by D. Keightly entitled "Shang & Zhou Dynasties : An Historical Examination." The writer analyzes the foundations of Chinese civilization, tradition, culture, political rule, and other developments. Key aspects of the Shane...
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Under the Ancestors' Shadow
A 5 page paper discussing the book with the same name by Francis L.K. Hsu. Many issues are discussed in regards to China and how things have changed since Hsu's book was published. Social mobility, the importance of farmers, personality, and kinship...
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History Of The Abacus / From West To East & Beyond
A 15 page paper that provides an overview of the history and development of the abacus. The report essentially compares the Chinese, Roman, Greek, Russian and Indian counting methods utilizing similar instruments. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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One Aspect of Morgan Stanley's Investment Risk in China
A 5 page paper discussing Morgan Stanley's first-ever joint venture, and one in which the investment bank in which the company was a partner lost money on telecommunications infrastructure investing in China. Much of the loss incurred later was...
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