Anchee Min/Red Azalea
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A 5 page essay on Anchee Min's autobiographical account—Red Azalea-- of her life in China under Chairman Mao. While some Chinese Americans have accused Min of fictionalizing part of her account, the writer argues that Min's narrative has the ring of authenticity. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99azalea.rtf

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

Differences & Similarities Between Lenin, Stalin, & Mao
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An 10 page reseach paper analyzing the similarities and differences of Lenin, Stalin, and Mao. The impact they had on their country is discussed. Further, a comparison is made between the writings of Lenin, Hitler and Mussolini. All were fanatics, all were dictators, all blamed another segment of their society for everything that was wrong. Extensive bibliography is included.
Filename: Lenstalin.wps

History of Jews in China
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This 15 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. This paper is an extension of BWchina.rtf.
Filename: BWchin15.rtf

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

Social Hierarchy: Similarities Between Old Regime Europe, America, Hindu India and Confucian China
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A 7 page discussion of the similarities between four distinct geographic and political regions in terms of social hierarchy. Emphasizes the role of the lower classes in shaping and supporting each region. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPsocHei.wps

Principles Of Confucianism
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This 10 page paper examines the Eastern philosophy (and religion) known as Confucianism. Specifically, there will be a discussion of the philosophy's origins, the emergence of Confucian schools of thought, tenets, rituals and principles as outlined in the classics and books of Confucianism. Bibliography lists 10+ sources.
Filename: Confuphi.wps