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The Spread of Christianity to Japan
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of the history of the spread of Christianity in Japan. This paper outlines the major influences that lead to the spread of Western religion in Asia. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MHJapChr.rtf

The Stability of the Agrarian Society in the Sung and Ming Dynasties in China
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This is a 6 page paper describing the stability of the agrarian societies of the Sung and Ming Dynasties in China. The Sung Dynasty (960-1279) and the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were the two dynasties which provided centuries of stability, prosperity and contentment among the general population of China. The dynasties of the T’ang and Yuan (Mongols) which preceded each the Sung and the Ming did not develop the agricultural classes and were largely unstable and short-lived. The Sung Dynasty allowed for the farmers and commoners to prosper within society by allowing the farmers to buying their own land and the commoners became dominant within the government system. The aristocracy which was basically ousted from the government fled into the urban centers leaving their land behind which was bought by the farmers. The agricultural system soon flourished which brought new stability and prosperity to the general population and the government. The social, political and educational sectors all reflected the growing equality which existed in China and the positive psychological and sociological factors from Confucian thought added to the perfect civilization which was created. The Sung Dynasty fell to the Mongols and after a century of turmoil, China was again recovered during the Ming Dynasty which reestablished the agricultural base, the strength of the government and Neo-Confucian influence. The Ming Dynasty in itself reflected the prosperity of the Sung Dynasty again based on the strength and stability of its agrarian society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJChina1.rtf

The Status of Women in Pakistan and Iran; A Comparison
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This 4 page paper looks at the similarities and difference of the status of women in two Muslims states; Pakistan and Iran looking at how women are seen the rights they have and the way they participate in society. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEwompakis.rtf

The Story Of The Stone
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In the reading of The Story of the Stone there is an enormous amount of symbolism inherent in the presentation. The author tells the reader, in the preamble, that many of the names are allegorical. The style of writing, similar to the telling of a myth or fable, and the inclusion of metaphysical thought and paranormal activities (prescient dreams) lends credence to the interpretation of the story in terms of the symbols and the social climate at the time it was written. This is 5 page paper examines the changes in social and class structure in the late Imperialist era of the Qing Dynasty through the auspices of the symbols presented in the story. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Storysto.rtf

The Story of the Stone by Cao Xuegin, The True Story of Ah Q by Lu Hsun, Diary of a Madman by Lu Xun and Raise the Red Lantern
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This 10 page paper looks at four Chinese works dealing with different issues concerning Chinese history, culture, class struggle and inequality. The works; The Story of the Stone by Cao Xuegin (Tsao Hsueh-chin), The True Story of Ah Q by Lu Hsun, Diary of a Madman by Lu Xun and Raise the Red Lantern by Su Tong are considered from a Marxist perspective. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEchinalit.rtf

The Sung Dynasty:
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This 5 page paper discusses the Sung Dynasty and how this particular dynasty avoided the standard problems of the six dynasties which preceeded it. Furthermore, this paper explores the features of a dynasty in decline. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSDynast.rtf

The Symbolism of Maria Clara in "Noli Me Tangere"
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A 4 page research paper on the character's place in the novel, both as a story and as a political symbol. The writer details her actions in the plot, and discusses why she is important. The primary source is cited.
Filename: Filipin5.wps

The Taiping Revolt and the Influence of Daoism
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This 6 page paper explores the collision of beliefs and culture in China. The Taiping revolt is highlighted and the Christianity that the people fought for is evaluated in respect to beliefs held by Daoism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA049Dao.doc

The Taiping Revolution
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A 4 page paper which examines the Taiping Revolution as presented through “God’s Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan” by Jonathan Spence. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAchspn.rtf

The Tao of Pooh
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A 5 page paper which looks at Benjamin Hoff’s correlation of Winnie-the-Pooh with the Taoist perspective on meaning, and how Pooh’s interaction with the other characters demonstrates the Taoist essence of being. One work cited. Taoism.
Filename: JLpooh.wps