Feudalism and Literature in pre-Meiji Japan
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A 5 page paper synthesizing two books --Feudalism in Japan by Peter Duus and the Anthology of Japanese Literature by Donald Keene. It makes observations, not only about the history of feudal Japan, but about the nature of history itself. Bibliography lists two sources (the books themselves).
Filename: Japan.doc

Japan / 300 Years, 3 Administrative Periods
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A 4 page research essay on the Meiji, Tokugawa, and Amae periods (1550-1668, mid-1900). The writer discusses this in terms of historical revisionism and relationship to U.S. policy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Meiji.wps

King Chulalongkorn, Empress Dowager Cixi, and The Meiji Emperor- A Comparison of Leaders and Their Cultures
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the general leadership and characteristics of King Chulalongkorn of Thailand, Empress Dowager Cixi of China and the Meiji Emperor of Japan. This paper explores a comparison relative to their position in society and their capabilities as leaders. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHcixi.wps

The Meiji Constitution and Democracy In Japan
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A 9 page paper that considers the Meiji Era and the Meiji constitution and Reischauer and Jensen's contention that they were a betrayal of democracy. This paper also suggests the inherent problems that have led to a questioning of the importance of democracy within the current political climate of Japan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Meicon.wps

The Meiji Restoration
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This 5 page paper looks at this important period in Japanese history when the Emperor Meiji was restored to power in Japan, and the changes which resulted from his rule. The paper includes discussion on the reforms such as education, trade and war. The long-term costs are also discussed with reference to world war two. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEmejjap.wps.

Child Labor in India
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The problem of child labor is discussed in this 8 page overview. While India is the country highlighted, the world situation is discussed as well as how the Western world plays a role. Statistics are cited. Recent efforts made by the Indian government to resolve the problem are noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Indialab.wps

Indian Women and the False Promise of Education
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10 pages in length. As India becomes a significant player in the newly-emerging global marketplace, the country's women still remain socially inferior to their male counterparts. This analytical research dpaper specifically examines Indian women, the availability of education, the false promise of employment, and some possible socio-cultural solutions.
Filename: Indiedu.wps

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