Culture in 17th Century Japan
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A 9 page research paper that examines the Genroku period of Japanese culture, which is generally considered to represent the most brilliant flowering of the Japanese culture during the Tokugawa period. It is a period that boasts of Ihara Saikaku (1642-1693), the first great Japanese novelist since the eleventh century; Matsuo Basho (1644-1694), the master of haiku poetry; and Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1725), who has generally been considered to be Japan's greatest dramatist. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Relationship Between Language and Reading Disorders
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16 pages in length. Some studies show that disabled readers can learn to read Chinese characters relatively faster than they can learn to read English. This paper explores the relationship between language and reading disorders. Also addressed is the claim that the logographic systems found in Chinese characters and syllabic systems found in Japanese characters are responsible for the low illiteracy rates in those countries. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Confucius, Alexander the Great & Socrates / A Comparison
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A 4 page comparison of three historical figures, Confucius, Alexander the Great and Socrates. Discusses the accomplishments of each and presents a comparison of military verses philosophical pursuits. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Environment and Japan:the Ashio Copper Mine
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8 pages in length. This paper considers the impact of Tanako Shozo, Japan's first environmentalist, and the Ashio Copper Mine, with explanations about the current state of pollution control. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Pakistan / Social Classes
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A 7 page paper dealing with the life of the people in Pakistan. Specifically those in the upper class and those who have money. The paper takes a lot of time describing the current social and economic strifes in Pakistan.
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The Indian & Pakistani Atomic Bomb Tests
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5 pages in length. Tensions between India and Pakistan have reached an all-time high. With the detonation of several nuclear bomb tests on both sides, it has now come to the point where the world will tolerate no more such dangerous activity. The writer addresses the conflict between the two nations, as well as discusses what the rest of the world thinks of such a power play. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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No Room at the Inn - Egypt's Explosive Population Problem
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A 7 page paper that examines the overpopulation problem that currently plagues modern Egypt. Discussed are the primary causes of this population boom as well as the steps that the Egyptian government is presently taking to rectify this problem. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: LCEgypt.doc

Nuclear Tensions Between the U.S. and North Korea
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A 20 page paper that presents the nuclear tensions between the United States and North Korea, past and present, and how these tensions have created ongoing economic sanctions against North Korea in the present, despite provisions of the Framework Agreement. This paper postulates a stalemate between the two countries and provides the reasons behind those stalemates. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Education In Japan, Korea & China
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9 pages in length. The Asian educational system -- with particular emphasis on Japan, Korea and China -- encompasses many variables with respect to preschool and elementary teachings. While these three countries share much of the same teaching essences with regard to methods and criterion, there still exists a measure of difference among the various applications. The writer compares and contrasts the different components of the three systems of learning.
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How the My Lai Massacre was a Case of Over-Obedience to Military Authority in War Time
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In 5 pages the writer discusses how the My Lai Massacre was a case of over-obedience to military authority in war time. The Vietnam conflict brought heartache to many. It was never considered a 'war,' although that is exactly what it was. The My Lai Massacre in Vietnam was one of the many atrocities of that war. There is a definite connection between Milgram's 'Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View' and the My Lai Massacre. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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