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Full-Text Articles in Asian Studies
The Role Of The Internet In Chinese Foreign And Domestic Affairs, Jean Bowman Leedy
The Role Of The Internet In Chinese Foreign And Domestic Affairs, Jean Bowman Leedy
Graduate Program in International Studies Theses & Dissertations
Problem: Rapid dissemination of Internet technology and the free access to information it affords poses a threat to non-democratic states that rely on control of information to maintain power and stability. This is of substantial concern to the Communist regime in The People's Republic of China due to the fact that its repressed population constitutes the fastest growing body of Internet users in the world.
Methods: This paper examines the potential impact of the Internet on Chinese foreign and domestic policy through interpretation of existing literature as it applies to the Internet, interviews with experts studying the emergence of China's …
Poverty In Thailand: Causes And Solutions, Nuntaporn Artontammakun
Poverty In Thailand: Causes And Solutions, Nuntaporn Artontammakun
Theses Digitization Project
Poverty has been reduced substantially, but most poverty reducing programs have raised other problems out of poverty. This paper outlines the principal causes of poverty in an emerging nation-Thailand. It presents strategies for reducing the level of poverty.
Clarity And Survival In The Zhuangzi, Thomas Radice
Clarity And Survival In The Zhuangzi, Thomas Radice
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
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A Study Of Japanese Animation, Michele Gibney
A Study Of Japanese Animation, Michele Gibney
Honors Program Theses
This paper takes a sociological approach to the question of popular culture’s ability in Japan--specifically that of Japanese animation--to be reflective of the country's sociological concerns. This is not to say that all anime shows consciously reflect Japanese life, but by extrapolation of recurrent themes one can construct a model of certain sociological issues in Japan. The author split the paper up into five sections each of which tackles a different theme. These sections are: Education, Social and Class Differences, Environment, Post-Nuclear Visions, and An Emergent Feminism. The main point that the author conveys in each section is a way …