Gary Althens American Ways : An
8 page paper that
provides an overview of Gary Althen's book American
Ways. This paper demonstrates the way in which Althen's
cultural perspective on white, middle-class America can be
an important sociological tool for people from other
countries. Bibliography lists 1 source. Amerways.wps Machiavelli,
Erasmus, and Pico della Mirandola On Human
Nature : A 7 page paper that compares three Italian
humanists and their perspectives on human nature. This
paper demonstrates the way in which the independent
perspectives of these three authors, though all based in
ancient philosophy, create different concepts of the origin of
human nature. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Three.wps
Samurai Japanese Culture : A 4 page research essay
that
describes the Samurai culture. Topics include the origins of
the Samurai, their purpose, and the end of the Samurai
class. But, did the spirit of the Samurai end there? Was the
spirit of the fiercest warrior who service without regard for
his own safety once again evident in the Kamikaze pilots in
World War II. This writer discusses this possibility.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Samurai.wps
Modernization Experiences in Japan and China:
This 5 page paper provides a comparative view of the
modernization experiences of both Japan and China at the
turn of the 20th century, and assesses the implications in
terms of the integration of modernism as a means to support
industrial development. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
MHjapchi.wps
China & Japan/Comparing Family and Lineage : A
5 page
research paper that looks at the differences and similarities
between Japan and China in regards to family structure,
lineage, and the treatment of women. Bibliography lists 2
sources. 90chnajp.wps
Japan & China/Fine Arts : A 5 page research
paper that
examines the area of commonality between Japan and
China. Due to the influx of Chinese culture into Japan in the
fifth and sixth centuries, these two ancient cultures share
quite a few characteristics in common. However, even
though the Japanese borrowed quite a bit culturally from the
Chinese, it is characteristic of this people that whatever they
appropriate, they transmute into something new and truly
Japanese in its conception. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
90jpart.wps
China & Japan/Confucianism : A 5 page research
paper that
examines the ways in which Confucianism affected the way
that Chinese and Japanese culture developed. Bibliography
lists 2 sources. 90confu.wps
Japanese Vs. American Development of Self-Concept :
A 15 page paper on the factors that make up self-concept in
each country. The writer describes how the mythology,
religion, social setting, child-rearing and concepts of success
define who people are in each culture. Bibliography lists 7
sources. Japanv.wps
Chinese - American Women During World War II : In 6
pages, the author discusses the treatment and social status of
Chinese American woman during World War II.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Chiamer2.wps
Cultural Changes Resulting From World War II : A 5 page
paper examining the cultural changes ushered in by the
actions and consequences of World War II. Hundreds of
thousands of women had gone to work in the nations
factories that had been dedicated to war materiel production
and only grudgingly gave up those jobs for returning
veterans. They had become accustomed to the wages and
fulfillment of outside employment and set out to regain it in
their own right. African Americans were granted the right
to vote in 1944 because of their overwhelming willingness
to fight and die for the country that had taken little notice of
their existence, and the GI Bill provided access to college
education to thousands who otherwise would not have been
able to attend. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Ww2cult.wps
Brazilian Culture / The Carnival At Rio DeJaneiro :
A 5 page research paper focusing on the current day
celebration and activities associated with this celebrated
festivity in Brazil. Various rituals and traditions are
highlighted throughout the discussion. A brief overview of
the origin of carnivals is included as well. Bibliography lists
8 sources. Carnival.wps
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