Jainism / Discussion of an Indian Religion : 6
pages in
length. A through discussion of Jainism -- an Indian
religion. The writer examines Jainism's history, beliefs, and
the social status of its adherents in India. Also looked at are
the disparities that exist among the various sects of Jainism.
Some comparison is made between Jainsim and Buddhism.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Jainism.wps Brazil
& India / Comparison : A 5 page essay on the
diverse populations—their formation and their legacy on
today’s democratic world. The piece discusses the
similarities between the two countries, with brief mention
of early history and concentrating on periods of radical
change. The paper posits that the main difference between
the past and present for both countries is the application of
economic solutions and how this is facilitated by
participation in the U.N. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Brazindi.wps
Egypt & India / A Comparison Of Cultures : A 6
page
outline of the cultural similarities between Egypt and India.
Emphasis is placed on familial structure. Bibliography lists
four references. Egyindia.wps
India / The New Nuclear Power : A 15 page research
paper
which argues that the recent nuclear tests conducted in both
India and Pakistan are seen by these countries as political
bargaining chips in a dangerous game of nuclear bluff
reminiscent of the cold war between the United States and
the former Soviet Union. The writer demonstrates that the
current nuclear buildup, which was initiated by India, has
more to do with the rise of Hindu nationalism in that
country then to any real threats to Indian security.
Bibliography lists 14 sources. Indiapow.wps
Ongoing U.S. Investment In India : A 6 page paper that
proposes that based on the human resources available, the
amount of resource support India needs to improve its
infrastructure, and what the U.S. could learn from India's
fast-moving economic growth and improvement, the United
States should continue to invest resources in India.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Indiaecn.wps
Interpretive Questions/Gandhi : A 3 page analysis
that
attempts to answer, based on The Essential Gandhi, which
is edited by Louis Fischer, the interpretive question: "What,
if any, were Gandhi's mistakes since, in the end he gained
independence for India, but failed to prevent the
partitioning of the country into India and Pakistan?" An
"interpretive question" is defined as a question to which
there are two or more possible answers, therefore, the paper
offers two contrasting perspectives. No additional sources
cited. 99gandhi.wps
The Bhopal Disaster : This 9 page paper provides an
overview of the large industrial disaster that happened in
India in 1984. Emphasis is on societal reaction as well as
sentiment about multinationals in general. The U.S. versus
the Indian reaction to the event is discussed. Bibliography
lists 11sources. SA18Bhop.wps
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