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Papers On Asian Studies
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Politics and Religion in Ancient Civilizations
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A 5 page paper which compares and
contrasts the relationship between politics and religion in the ancient civilizations of the
Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Orient and India. There are many similarities in each of
these ancient civilizations considering it was a time when religion was the most important
aspect of life for most of these people. Politics more often than not, used this to their
advantage. The only difference was perhaps, to what degree it was used. Bibliography lists
4 sources.
Filename: RApolrel.wps
Indian-Pakistani Nuclear Testing
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A 5 page paper discussing the current issue of nuclear testing as it relates to India and Pakistan. It has been many years since any nuclear testing has been conducted in any part of the world and the recent tensions between India and Pakistan have apparently brought out the 'big guns.' On May 11, 1998 -- India tested three nuclear devices 328 feet underground in a remote desert and the tests go on from there. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Ind-paki.wps
Filename: Ind-paki.wps
Pakistan and India’s Dispute over Kashmir
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This 7 page report discusses the long-running dispute between the nations of India and Pakistan regarding the state of Kashmir. Kashmir was one of the “loose ends left dangling” when the British Empire came apart at the seams. At the time of the 1947 partition of the subcontinent into India and Pakistan, more than 560 states had to
join one of the two new nations. Kashmir has always been in dispute with a third of the contested area absorbed into Pakistan as Azad (“free”) Kashmir. Because it is India’s only predominantly
Muslim state, the issue has accelerated into something akin to another holy war. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWpakind.wps
Patriarchal Bargaining In India & The US
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10 pages in length. While patriarchal bargaining seems very strange to us, not only is it the tradition in India, it is a tradition that is practiced routinely and with fervor. Any business aspiring to invest in India must understand that though patriarchal bargaining is not our way, it is theirs. US companies investing in India must remember that they essentially are guests in the country, and as such, owe it to their hosts to make concessions to India's old traditions without necessarily embracing them. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Bargain.wps
Doing Business in Indonesia
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A comprehensive 4 page overview in which the writer discusses situations unique to doing business in Indonesia. Examined are various social and cultural 'do's' and 'don't' for the American entity looking to establish itself overseas. Examples include understanding the importance of Indonesian, family & ethnic ties, politeness, mannerism, etc; Excellent for those studying basic international business courses. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Indonbus.wps
French Colonization Of Indochina
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A 6 page paper that provides an overview of French colonization in Indochina and considers the elements that led to the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Indofra.wps
Hotel Management In Indochina
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The subject is explored in a 6 page overview. Specifics of hotel management are listed as well as its application to running a hotel in Indochina. Issues addressed include personnel, management training, security and advertising. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Indochin.wps
Islamic Republic Of Pakistan
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A 5 page paper that offers a brief overview of the country. Topics include geography, population, political issues, conflict with India over Kashmir, and nuclear armament. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PGpaks.wps
Survival of the Zoroastrians of India
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This 12 page report
discusses the Zoroastrians of India (also known as the Paris or
Parsees), who fled from Persia in the Middle Ages to protect
their beliefs from the spread of Islam. The founder of their
religion was the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathushtra). The increasing
complexities of modern society have also deeply affected the
Zoroastrians, who like most deeply religious groups that exist
outside of the mainstream of life, have been susceptible to the
overpowering and transformative power of modern life.
Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWzoroas.wps
The Human Rights Policy of The United Nations & Implementation of Those Policies in China
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In 5 pages the author discusses the human rights policy of the United Nations and an analysis of the implementation of those policies in China. 'The UN human rights committees focus their goals on human rights violations, and ensuring equality on all aspects. China has been cited as a violator of the human rights covenants that were established by the United Nations.' Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Unrights.wps
HONG KONG GOVERNMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES
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This 6-page paper examines the role that the Hong Kong government plays in the country's human resources system. Topics covered include the turnover of the area to China in 1997 and the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997-1998, and how the Hong Kong government has responded to try to create a better trained, more educated work force.
Filename: MThkhure.rtf
