Taoism
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This 3 page report briefly discusses the ideas of Taoism and how it developed. The report points out some of its most fundamental concepts and notes how it has evolved throughout history. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWtao.rtf

Taoism And Water
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2 pages in length. According to Tao belief, water is that which gives life to all and asks nothing in return. This sentiment is what guides Taoism in such a direction as to possess complete reverence for the clear, flowing liquid. The writer discusses how equated with the highest good, water is symbolic of all things real and alive, allowing all who pass upon it to reap its benefits without apology. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCtao.wps

The Spanish - American War / U.S. Relations With the Philippines
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This 8 page paper analyzes causes of the Spanish-American War as it affected the U.S. acquisition of the Philippines. The U.S. interest in the region, and in Spanish politics, is discussed. Public and political forces that shaped the country in 1898 are dissected. The interest in this subject as the Philippines celebrated 100 years of independence is considered. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Philus.wps

Korean Unification: A Long and Bumpy Path
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This 40 page paper considers the issue of Korean unification and the process of achieving peace and reunification between North and South Korea. This paper considers the role the US is playing and the future of regional relations and attempts to assess why the process of reunification is so complicated. In addition, this paper focuses on other international elements, including the role of both Russia and the US, the post-Cold War influences on reunification, the problems of the existence of nuclear arms, and the Sunshine policy. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: MHKorea3.wps

Samurai (1600, 1800)
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A 5 page research paper on the differences between the original samurai and the “last” samurai, as well as the history that brought the change about. The writer studies the Tokugawa and Meiji periods, and some of the events leading to modern Japan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Cnsamuri.wps

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.
Filename: 99japcul.wps

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.
Filename: JGArdgds.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

The Environment and Japan:the Ashio Copper Mine
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8 pages. This interesting paper focuses on the impact of Tanako Shozo, Japan's first environmentalist, and the Ashio Copper Mine. In 1885 it was recognized that pollution from the mine had become widespread when people noticed thousands of fish in the Watarase River were dead because of water pollution. Additionally, sludge from the mine caused heavy flooding and the amount of metal pollution in the river depleted the rice production. Environmentalists such as Tanaka Shozo show us that while environmental laws are essential, there are still other ways to accomplish the many goals that still have to be attained. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JGAshozo.wps