A Report on When China Ruled the Sea:
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This 5 page paper discusses the book When China Ruled the Sea, written by Louise Levethes. This paper reveals the huge impact which shipping had in terms of making China a world leader at that time and establishing trade routes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSLevath.rtf

A Review of The Political Thought of Mao Tse-Tung by Stuart R. Schram
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This 5 page paper is a comprehensive review of the 1969 edition of The Political Thought of Mao Tse-Tung by Stuart R. Schram. The book looks at both the political ideas of Mao Tse-Tung, also known as Mao Zedong, along with his background and characters, placing the ideals and the development of these ideals into a personal and cultural context. The writer shows how the book takes the reader on a journey that gives understanding as well as facts. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEmaotung.rtf

Acculturation: "Two Years in the Melting Pot" and "Hunger of Memory"
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A 7 page paper which compares and contrasts various aspects of acculturation in Liu Zongren's "Two Years in the Melting Pot" and Richard Rodriguez' "Hunger of Memory." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RArodrliu.wps

Admiral Cheng Ho
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A 3 page brief of the accomplishments of this Chinese admiral. Cheng Hu's voyages served to emphasize the value of international trade and even the importance of Chinese conquest over the more vulnerable and economically valuable areas of her extensive travels. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPChengH.rtf

Air Pollution in China: Problems and Solutions
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of air pollution in China, and its devastating effects. Whether or not the nation is doing enough to resolve the problem, and protect future generations, is discussed. Effects on humans, and fetal health in particular, are examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA134air.rtf

Americans & Hui Muslims / A Cultural Comparison
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A 6 page paper comparing and contrasting the culture of the Hui Muslims and that of Americans. Although the culture of America is far more complex an issue than that of the particular group of Chinese Muslims, a general comparison and contrast is involved, which illustrates that, even though there are scattered issues which illustrate different aspects, the majority of the issues illustrate vast similarities in the cultures. While this may be directly related to religion to some extent, the differences are, more than likely, attributable to the basic and essential qualities that are inherent in history and culture's involvement in such. For individual cultures appear to follow a similar path in the evolution of their unique cultures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Amhuimus.wps

Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club": Psychological Theories/Perspectives
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10 pages in length. The presence of cultural heritage in Chinese-American life is not as significant as it once was, with the overall incorporation not being of high priority to the younger generations. One may readily surmise that this unexpected and often unwelcome secularism has virtually everything to do with the manner in which the passage of time becomes such a significantly painful occurrence for each mother's personal experience. The writer discusses psychological theories and perspectives, as well as the concept of age, as they relate to Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club." Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCjoylk.wps

An Analysis of Art According to Edward Said's Orientalism:
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This 4 page paper examines the Orientalism philosophy of Edward Said. Furthermore, this paper highlights two specific works of art that illustrate the imperialistic intentions of Westerners in accordance with the philosophy of Edward Said. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSEdSaid.rtf

An Overview of China
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This 4 page paper provides a brief but complete history of China and also addresses China's political role in the world. China's role in trade is also noted. Various elements of international politics are explored, such as the country's interesting relationship with Taiwan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA335Chi.rtf

Analysis of Security Policy-making in China, India, and the United States
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This 14 page report discusses the fact that security policy-making in the United States, China, and India is particularly relevant in the opening years of the 21st century for some relatively obvious reasons. First, China and India represent the two most populated nations in the world. Second, they are world powers emerging into a new sense of their own position and strength in the markets and politics of the modern world. The U.S. plays an essential role in both of their affairs as it does in all other nations’ security issues since it is the wealthiest and arguably most powerful nation in the world. And, of course, the ideologies of all three nations have an undeniably significant impact on literally billions of people. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: BWchndia.rtf

Ancient Chinese Societies and Regulations
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A 5 page paper which how these ancient societies sought to regulate the individual in order to support the specific belief systems of Taoism, Legalism and Confucianism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGsocreg.rtf

ANGEL ISLAND AND OTHER IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCES
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This paper compares the poetry written by Chinese immigrant detainees at Angel Island during the 19th and 20th centuries, with that of the story "Clothes" about a young Indian woman's immigration to the United States. The paper compares and contrasts the themes and language of both works. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTangisl.rtf