Modernity: Thailand
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5 pages in length. Thailand has endured a long and tumultuous period of development from the time of the early modern age up until present day. The writer discusses how history has paved the road of modernity for Thailand from the early modern age up to the present. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: ThaiMod.wps

The Asian Economy
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A 5 page paper discussing a brief history of, and the current status of, the Asian economy, the factors that have led to its current problems and what steps are being taken to correct them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Asiane2.wps

The Urbanization of Asia
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An 8 page paper on the growing urbanization in Asia. The writer discusses the problems associated with the increased urban population, and its effects on the rural areas. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Asiaurbn.wps

Japan / Her History and Economy
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A 9 page discussion of the history of Japan with particular emphasis on her economy, both past and present. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Japan2.wps

The Path of Japan's Nikkei:
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A 6 page paper discussing conditions within Japan's stock market since 1989. That year, the Nikkei average approached 40,000 but it lost more than 60 percent of that value by the end of 1990. After some false starts, the Nikkei appeared to be recovering but the Asian currency crisis and the fall of the Japanese banking industry curtailed that advance. The market appears to have stabilized, and the nation's economy is healthier as well. The paper recommends that investors still use caution, however. Foreign funds are pouring into Tokyo, but locals have been selling for months. There may be further corrections in the market, but it is seen to be on a path of overall growth. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KSNikkei.wps

EFFECTIVENESS OF ASEAN-3
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This 6-page paper focuses on ASEAN-3, an alliance between Japan, China and Korea. The paper outlines the history of ASEAN's formation, the advantages that such an alliance has provided for the region, and some of the drawbacks of this alliance. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MTasean3.rtf

Heidegger, Zen Buddhism, and the Value of Meditative Thinking
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A 9 page paper outlining the teachings of Heidegger and Zen Buddhists. The writer examines the similarities in both views of reality, self, and the value of meditation as it relates to their ideas. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Heidegge.wps

Concepts of Ritual and Law in Confucius, Mencius & Han Fei
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A 6 page paper considers the concepts and social function of rituals and laws in the writings of Confucius, Mencius and Han Fei, specifically, how rituals and laws relate to each other, according to each philosopher, their similarities and/or differences, the preferable way of ensuring ritual, law and order, as well as how each depends on the philosophers' individual concept of human nature. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGritlaw.rtf

Confucius And Benevolence
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses how Confucius recognized the fact that humanity has turned into a selfish, egotistical and myopic entity. No longer are people more concerned with others than they are with themselves. This move away from benevolence has caused considerable harm to man's reputation, as well as to the manner in which people interact. However, there does not appear to be any signs of significant change to this gross lack of social responsibility; therefore, it is safe to assume that mankind will continue down the road of self-centeredness. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCconfu.wps