Essays and Research Papers on China

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Taoism in Feudal China

  • 8 page paper

This 8 page research paper examines the emergence of Taoism as a response to the war-like mentality of feudal China. Specifically considered are the similarities and differences between Taoism and Confucianism and the elements of Taoism as discussed in Lao Tzu's official text, Tao Te Ching, on such issues as the natural explanation of the ...

A 5 page paper that discusses Arthur Waley's [author of book w/ same name] opinion and categorization of pre-Han eastern religious/philosophical debates in regard these three dimensions of thought. The writer argues that Waley's view is limited by his own interpretation of the that discourse. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 9 page paper outlining the teachings of Heidegger and Zen Buddhists. The writer examines the similarities in both views of reality, self, and the value of meditation as it relates to their ideas. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper on the differences and similarities between the theories and philosophies of Immanual Kant, and Suzuki Roshi. It gives some insight into each of these two philosophies, explaining how they work in practice and in theory. The writer also discusses how each effect life today. No bibliography.

In 9 pages the author debates between the philosophies of Hu Shih and D. T. Suzuki and how each argues Zen philosophy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

9 pages in length. Ezra Pound was an American avant-garde poet, critic, and translator, who exerted an enormous influence over the development of English and American poetry and criticism during the early 20th century. Interestingly, Pound actually led the Modernist interest in Chinese poetry and is therefore quite significant to Asian studies. Report is largely ...

8 pages on Genghis Khan, the Mongolian Conqueror. The writer analytically outlines his life, battles, conquest, campaigns, etc; Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper that evaluates the impact Genghis Khan had on Asia, particularly how in creating the Mongol Empire and the Mongol Army, he affected cultures and practices of the native people and forever changed the face of the continent. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page discussion of mongul conqueror Genghis Khan and his long-lasting effects on the structure of the world. Bibliography lists six sources.

A 5 page essay on the mother's expectations, legacy, and results of the daughter's efforts in Maxine Hong Kingston's autobiography. The writer posits that both the mother and daughter, though retaining separate ideologies, come together in the fact that the daughter becomes a warrior woman, a warrior created through the help of the mother. No ...

This 5 page paper provides a comparison of the central theme of the role of women within the family structure of Chinese and Chinese-immigrants as related through Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood among Ghosts, and Fae Myenne Ng's Bone. This paper not only considers the role of women in the ...

A 5 page paper discussing China's political relationships with the Middle Eastern countries and its trade arrangements with, not only the countries of the Middle East, but also the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that considers the military philosophies presented by Sun Tzu and Clausewitz and the similarities and differences that can be inferred from a comparison of their works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper which examines the conditions faced by Chinese immigrants in the nineteenth century and then gives a quick overview of how these conditions evolved and changed to the present time. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the situation of Hmong refugee women in American society who are suffering from depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. The writer discusses the rehabilitation efforts that have directed towards these women and whether or not these do more harm then good. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page report discusses the Hmong people of the highlands of Laos who fearlessly allied themselves with the United States war effort in Southeast Asia and who have since faced merciless persecution. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page analysis of Chang's memoir, which depicts not only her own life, but the story of her grand-aunt's as well. Chang's great-aunt, born during the Box Rebellion, had an extraordinary life that demonstrates the tension that existed in China between new Western ideas and Chinese tradition. A remarkable book, the writer argues that ...

China's Railroads

  • 5 page paper

A 5 page research paper that examines the growth of China's railroads and relates this to the industrial development of the country as a whole. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which presents an informational overview of the Chinese New Year to gain an insightful perspective into its great importance to the Chinese culture and reveal its true meaning. No sources are cited.

Anchee Min/Red Azalea

  • 5 page paper

A 5 page essay on Anchee Min's autobiographical account—Red Azalea-- of her life in China under Chairman Mao. While some Chinese Americans have accused Min of fictionalizing part of her account, the writer argues that Min's narrative has the ring of authenticity. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page paper that explores the sweatshop tactics that are being practiced today in the factories of China as manufacturing increases due to the current economic boom. Included is a description of the conditions in some of these factories as well as a discussion on the ethics of this practice as related to ...

8 pages in length. The writer discusses how Confucius recognized the fact that humanity has turned into a selfish, egotistical and myopic entity. No longer are people more concerned with others than they are with themselves. This move away from benevolence has caused considerable harm to man's reputation, as well as to the manner ...

An 18 page research paper that examines the Chinese art of feng shui, which concerns aspects of buildings design and placement that create a harmonious arrangement with nature. After examining this topic via a literature review, the writer offers an example of how a study on this topic might be composed. The questionnaire is included ...

An 8 page paper that describes and compares the population control policies that have been implemented in China and India over the last half of the 20th century. Included are discussions of the one-child policy that China implemented in 1979 and the 1970s failure of India's family planning program. Comparisons are made in ...

This 5 page paper considers the concept of quanxi and defines how it works as a strategy in the book Wild Swans by Jung Chang. This paper considers how quanxi works as a strategy for individuals to get around rigid state control. This paper also considers the creative perspectives presented in David Wank's study of business groups in ...

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