Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous (Asian Studies)

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 ...

A 4 page research paper on Singapore tourist that discusses the strategies of that city for expanding its tourism industry. Tourism is a significant contributor to the economy of Singapore. Therefore, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is constantly seeking new enterprises that will aid in making Singapore a competitive tourist destination. Several strategies are discussed ...

A 7 page paper that reports and discusses terrorist operations in specific regions and countries. These include South and Latin America, Somalia, Sudan, Kashmir, Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the reasons for the French withdraw from Vietnam; in particular, their stunning defeat at Dien Bien Phu. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page essay that discusses the concepts of race and ethnicity in regards to the perpetuation of inequality in Australian society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper investigates whether Thai employees can embrace a Western-style business culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 15-page paper (including annotated bibliography) focuses on whether Afghanistan is ready for self-sustainability. Issues examined include education, infrastructure, job creation and community. Bibliography lists 7 sources

This 3 page paper discusses the Dalai Lama and why he is an exceptional role model. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7-page paper examines the U.S. policies toward Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper briefly discusses the advantages and disadvantages of regional integration, and the economic development of the member nations of ASEAN. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 18-page paper provides a background on doing business in Singapore. Topics include culture, population and process when it comes to setting up a business. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page discussion of Australia’s transition from a country that concentrated almost exclusively on her own domestic affairs to one that is now fully integrated in world society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 17 page paper. This essay discusses the democracy or lack thereof in Singapore and Indonesia. The paper begins with a discussion of democracy, the different systems and the different types. The paper also reports the distinction between a Republic and a Democracy. The rest of the paper discusses each country separately in terms ...

This 7 page paper discusses the book “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down” by Anne Fadiman, in which she explores a culture clash that claims an innocent victim, a little girl named Lia Lee. This paper describes the book briefly and then discusses several points about it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8-page paper compares cultural differences between Vietnam, the United States and China using Hofstede's cultural dimensions, while discussing how to overcome the cultural differences in the workplace. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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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.

A 7 page research paper/essay that discusses how Sri Lankan-Americans, as with the immigrant groups before them, endeavor to integrate themselves into the contemporary U.S. culture and society. This examination of Sri Lankan communities examines issues pertaining to this goal, particularly in regards to Sri Lankans who are of the Hindu faith. This investigation examines ...

This 3 page paper answers a number of questions about the First Crusade. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the reason for the financial turmoil seen in the later twentieth century which started in Southeast Asia and then spread to Russia and Latin America. The reasons for the crisis are examined, as are the effects and reaction of the international community. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 3 page paper in the form of a brochure set in the year 1350 and advertising a trip from Constantinople to Cathay, along the northern route taken by Marco Polo on the Silk Road. Includes positions for five illustrations, including a banner map. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the concept of hybridity as introduced by Homi Bhabha in The Location of Culture and applies it to an understanding of Abraham's Promise by Philip Jeyaretnam and Emily of Emerald Hill by Stella Kon. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses familial responsibility in these cultures and how it can both aid and hamper the health of the elderly. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the problems presented by Chinese immigrants who seek jobs in Singapore and hope to depend on the traditional Chinese custom of guanxi to secure those jobs. The author emphasizes objectivity in hiring and promotion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page research paper offers an overview of various features of Indonesian society, such as employment issues, the GDP, social security protection and social cohesion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.