Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous (Asian Studies)

A 5 page paper that focuses on the potential physical and psychological perils that exist within the framework of the traditional Eastern practice of arranged marriage. Presented are the views of those opposing this age-old practice as well as opinions expressed by proponents of this issue. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 18 page paper provides an overview of the mid-1980 and early 1990 recessions and how they affected Singapore. Singapore, as one of the tiger economies, is evaluated. Charts are included. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 5 page report discusses a number of issues directly related to economic decisions made in Singapore in the past two decades and their significance in terms of their larger impact in how the economy of Singapore continues to evolve in the realm of increasing globalization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the Singapore economy. The first part of the paper looks at the difference between Gross national product (GNP) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) going on to consider which is the best measure of the economy for Singapore. The second part of the paper then looks at supply side economics applying ...

This 15 page paper looks at the sex industry in Thailand as well as the Thai economy. Tourism, as an important business sector, is discussed in light of the spread of AIDS. Does the fact that AIDS is rampant in this country affect the sex industry which in turn hurts tourism? That question is answered ...

This 5 page report discusses Vietnamese refugees in other Southeast Asia nations. As refugees fled from Vietnam, many found themselves lost in the bureaucratic red tape of being displaced persons. Others made it safely to other nations where either family members and/or a new start awaited them. Others remained in Southeast Asia but in worlds that were far removed ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the basic economic issues and changes in 16th and 17th century Indonesia, with a specific view of Eastern Indonesia (Maluku, Banda and Makassar), though an assessment of Anthony Reid's Southeast Asia in the Age of Commerce. This paper recognizes that urbanization, the movement towards stronger religous ...

(7 pp). The Mongolian People's Republic is a sparsely populated country comprising a land area over twice as much as Texas but only twelfth that state's population. It shares the vast Mongolian Plateau with portions in China and the Soviet Union and is the largest land-locked country in the world, and one of ...

A 5 page paper discussing this question. South Korean president Kim Dae Jung insists that "democracy has to go hand in hand with economic growth," a statement that can be verified by history. As more Asian nations seek solid positions within the still-emerging world economy, we can expect them to drift more toward democracy, even if ...

This 5 page report discusses the fact that in the ethnic communities of the United States, certain groups have traditionally fared better than others. In some circumstances it is because members of their community have actually established more representative and supportive societies in America. In other circumstances, the community has had a more historically based framework of support in ...

This 5 page paper looks at the systems that were in place and changed by the colonisation of Asia. The paper considers the role that the perception of good and moral behaviour played in both politics and trade, and how this was different from the colonial era. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at the hypothesis that there is hunger in the developing world due to there being too many mouths to feed. The issues discussed include the natural conditions the supply of food, population control and better framing techniques, including genetic engineering. After this the paper looks at the problem on ...

A 21 page paper. This essay addresses these issues: Why Australia entered the war; why Australia continued in the war; the anti-war movement; and what happened after the war. The writer ends with a commentary, which discusses whether or not entering the war was a good or wise decision, if the public really understood their ...

(7 pp). The Mongolian People's Republic is a sparsely populated country comprising a land area over twice as much as Texas but only twelfth that state's population. It shares the vast Mongolian Plateau with portions in China and the Soviet Union and is the largest land-locked country in the world, and one of the ...

A 7 page research paper that charts the decline of Confucianism in Vietnam. Confucianism arrived early with Chinese conquerors. It persisted for centuries, but ultimately faded from influence because it never gained a secure foothold with the common people. The writer argues that Confucianism met its demise, at least in part, because the common people ...

A 5 page paper discussing the Asian determination to build large dams even after the rest of the world has abandoned them as not being beneficial. Not only are they incredibly expensive to build, they also have environmental and social costs that previously had not been recognized. All of Southeast Asia seems to be determined, however; China's ...

This 10 page paper consider the role that capital controls may have played in the aftermath of the Asian Crisis in Malaysia. The paper consider the crisis, and then goes on to look at the recovery discussing the role that the various financial restrictions placed on capital may have contributed. This balanced paper uses Thailand ...

This 6 page paper looks at the role of the state, particularly as it pertains to Southeast Asia. Marx and Weber's ideas are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 20 page paper consider these four countries and the different factors that will influence business. The paper starts with a comprehensive look at the economic factors such as GDP, inflation and interest rates, and then goes on to consider other macro economic factors at work in the countries, such as the social and cultural ...

This 16 page paper consider the relationship between supply and demand.. This complex relationship can be seen operating in many economies. In this paper we consider the concentrated economy of Hong Kong and examine different sectors of the economy in terms of this economic model. The paper considers transportation, land, clothing and e-commerce. The bibliography ...

An 8 page overview of the many problems confronting Asian Americans in mainstream America. Provides statistics on the growing Asian American component of the population and an overview of discrimination, pressure to conform, and stereotyping which are all too often an integral component of the Asian American experience. Emphasizes the experience of Korean American ...

Brazil and China – A Case of Apples and Oranges?: This 5-page essay examines the cultural aspects of these two countries with respect to the Western World, and how the disparities can affect the way in which outsiders conduct business in these nations. One is historically animated, while the other is sublime. Invariably, ...

7 pages in length. The existing and ever-growing power of Asian-American gangs during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have proven to impact both the Asian and American communities in profound ways. So prevalent has the violent activity been that there have been several attempts to diffuse the gang's activity and finally bring peace ...

6 pages. This two part paper will explain the effects of the Asian Economic Crisis on international institutions. Part I explains the concerns of the effects of the Asian Economic downturn, and Part II will explain the realistic viewpoint. In this way the two parts can be compared to each other in a way that will make ...

This 5 page report discusses the historical, political, and social development of Asian American studies at the university and college level. As with virtually any academic pursuit, the world of Asian American studies has developed, changed, redefined itself and continued to move forward as its own unique, educational discipline. The movement supporting ethnic and women's studies bean in the late 1960s as ...