Tao Te Ching
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a 6 page paper on this Chinese philosophy. The writer explores the history of Tao and gives a summary of its basic principles. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Taoching.wps

Confuscianism, Taoism, Legalism
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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.
Filename: Conftao.wps

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.
Filename: PPconfuc.wps

Israeli and Palestinian Conflict 1947- 1987
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This informative and concisely written 9 page paper looks at the history surrounding the State of Israel and its conflict with the Palestinians as well as its' Arab neighbours. The origins of the State of Israel are briefly considered with the paper concentrating on the period between 1947 and 1987. This includes The United Nations partition plan; the Six Day War; the formation of the Palestinian Liberation Army; the Cairo agreement; the Yom Kippur War; the role President Sadat of Egypt; President Carter and the Camp David Accords and the 1987 intiffada. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEisrael.wps

China's Fall To Communism
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A 10 page paper discussing the rise of China's Communist party under the leadership of Mao Zedong, with emphasis on the Long March. In many ways it appears that China's Communist party was victorious almost more as a result of Chaing Kai-Shek's weak leadership than because of their own superior abilities. Without his unnatural obsession for eradicating Communists rather than foreign invaders, the observed history of China likely would be far different. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Chinalco.wps

Mao and Kim / Two Faces Of Communism, Two Faces Of Famine
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A 6 page overview of the politics of Mao Tse-tung in the People's Republic of China and those of Kim Il Sung in North Korea. Points out the similarities and concludes that each was responsible for the tremendous famines experienced and being experienced by their countries. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Mao&kim.wps
Filename: Mao&kim.wps

Mao Zedong / Legacy
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A 5 page essay on the history of Mao Zedong's government through historian eyes and the eyes of civilians during the period. The writer discusses Mao's policies, and how they applied to individuals—and how they are still a huge influence upon China. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Maodong.wps

The Last Emperor
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A 6 page paper discussing the many events that have taken place since the end of imperial China and the removal of the last emperor, Puyi. Issues addressed include China’s involvement with Japan, the growth of the People’s Republic of China, Mao Tse-tung, and the war of 1911, which essentially ended the imperial rule. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAemper.wps

The Modernization of China
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A 7 page research paper on the collision course that is forming between China's steadily growing population and the corresponding increasing need for food. China has over one-fifth of the world's population, but only about a seventh of the world's arable land. Experts fear that China may be headed for another famine equal to the one which followed Mao's push toward industrialization in the 1950s. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Modchina.wps

History of Jews in China
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This 10 page report discusses the history of the Jews in China. Approximately 1,000 years ago, of Jewish traders from the Middle East who settled in the Sung dynasty's imperial capital of Kaifeng along the Yellow River in east central China. They openly prayed in Hebrew, observed Jewish dietary laws, circumcised their newborn sons and built a synagogue facing Jerusalem in which to worship. They lived in peace for centuries, eventually establishing a Jewish society and culture that has been estimated to range in numbers between 5,000 to 9,000 people. In the 1930s and 1940’s, there were an estimated 30,000-40,000 Jews in China. Most of whom left after the end of World War II or during the Cultural Revolution. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWchina.rtf