Heian Period Literature
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A 2 1/2 page paper that examines what can be learned from studying Heian period literature. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAheian.rtf

Hersey's Hiroshima
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This 5 page paper examines the book Hiroshima by John Hersey. Some quotes are included. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA451HH.rtf

Hiroshima in Historical Perspective
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This 11 page paper evaluates how the dropping of the atomic bomb was viewed in the 1940s and then again fifty years later . Differences in reporting as well as ideology are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA247bmb.rtf

Historical Analysis of the Edward Zwick Film, “The Last Samurai” (2003)
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A 4 page paper which considers whether or not this film can be recommended as a source of historical information. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGlastsam.rtf

History in “Proud Shoes” by Murray and “Nisei Daughter” by Sone
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the historical aspects found in “Proud Shoes” by Pauli Murray and “Nisei Daughter” by Monica Sone. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsone.rtf

How Did Pearl Harbor Affect the Japanese?:
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This 7 page paper discusses the impact of Pearl Harbor and how the Americans responded to this unprecidented event. Specifically, this paper discusses America's military response and how this affected Japan in terms of their military and economy. Bibliograpy lists 9 sources.
Filename: GSPearl1.rtf

How Did The Drop Of Atomic Bomb In Hiroshima Influence Japan And The United States In Terms Of Cultural Memory?
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4 pages in length. Examining the way in which dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima influenced cultural memory of Japan and the United States requires one to look at the event from two entirely different perspectives. America felt justified in doing so if it meant bringing an end to battle; Japan took it as the primary motivating factor to continue retaliating even upon surrendering after the initial bombing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCHirosh.rtf

How Women's Roles Have Changed in the Japanese Workplace From Submissive to Aggressive
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A 5 page paper which examines the changing roles of women in the Japanese workplace, how this change has affected society, men and their positions, and how office ladies (OLs) get their way by using their gender to manipulate men. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGjapwom.wps

Human Resource Management In Japan And America
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A 20 page paper. Human resource management has evolved over the last fifty or more years in the United States to become an integral and essential part of the American corporation. The same is not true in Japan. In fact, until the last decade, human resource management was given little attention in Japan. This paper provides an introduction to the topic, an overview of human resource management in the United States, an overview of HRM in Japan, a comparison of HR in the two nations and concluding remarks. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: PGhrmjp.rtf

Impressing the Impressionists - Japonisme & French Art in the Nineteenth Century
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An 8-page paper that examines the influence of Japonisme, a trend stemming from the work of Japanese ukiyo-e artists, on the works of French artists during the latter half of the nineteenth century. Discussed are Japanese master painters Hokusai Katsushika and Hiroshige Ando and the manner in which they influenced the works of French Impressionist artists Edgar Degas and Claude Monet. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCImpres.doc

In “Kokoro” – Suicide the Only Answer?:
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In “Kokoro” – Suicide the Only Answer?: This 5-page essay examines Natsume Soseki’s novel, Kokoro in terms of the pervasive loneliness in modern times. It is Soseki’s contention that the increased independence and freedom creates the isolation that results in the individual’s loneliness. Unable to find their way, his characters opted for suicide -- was that their only answer? Bibliography lists 2 sources. SNKokoro.doc
Filename: SNKokoro.doc

Innovative Policies Initiated by Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
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This is a 12 page paper discussing the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan and some of their innovative policies. Since the formation of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan in 1955 resulting from the unification of several small conservative parties, the LDP has managed to initiate several innovative economic and national policies which have allowed Japan to recover from its post World War II depressive economy. The LDP, although conservative in nature, has adapted many international political techniques, both conservative and socialist, to improve the economy in Japan to the extent that it is now one of the leading industrialized nations in the world. The LDP government’s policies have involved a great deal of cooperative measures which allow for the support of large industries, small businesses, farming and support of a welfare system. In all cases, the government’s role has been to aid and support the increased economy in Japan and spurring the nation into total employment. In times of decreased support of the agricultural and small business industries in other countries in the West, Japan increased their support of farmers and small business which resulted in growth and prosperity in both cases. The LDP has also responded to political and popular pressure in regards to welfare and now has a health care program that is higher than most others in the world. This flexible conservatism is no doubt what is the secret of the success of the LDP and also the success of Japan’s recovery and solid economic standing on the world stage. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TJLDPJa1.rtf