Legalism in Feudal China Analyzed : This 5 page
research
paper examines the legalism, which along with
Confucianism and Taoism, was a response to the chaotic
Chinese feudal system. Specifically discussed are legalism
views on the characteristics of a good leader; whether or
not morality is important in good leadership; the
relationship between the ruler and his ministers, subjects,
family and friends; effective ways of dealing with the gap
between rich and poor; and identification of the five vermin
and why they pose a challenge to legalist authority.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Feudchin.wps The
Chinese of Indonesia and the Attempted 1965
Communist Coup: This 5 page paper considers the issue
of the Communist coup of 1965 in Indonesia, also known as
the GESTAPU, and assesses why ethnic Chinese in
Indonesia were singled out for maltreatment following the
attempted coup. This paper considers the issue of the
ethnic Chinese presence in Indonesia and the reasons
behind opposition to this ethnic group. Bibliography lists 3
sources. MHgestap.wps
Chinese Spirit Objects / Book Review : 5 page
review of
concepts in a book by Zheng Dekun & Shen Weizhun
entitled "Chinese Spirit Objects." Accompanied by full
bibliographic reference, the text reviewed examines the
meaning of Minqi and the style of Qin figures.
Chinnok3.wps
Book Review / Early Dynasties : 5 page review of a
book
by D. Keightly entitled "Shang & Zhou Dynasties : An
Historical Examination." The writer analyzes the
foundations of Chinese civilization, tradition, culture,
political rule, and other developments. Key aspects of the
Shane and Zhou dynasties are clarified. No citation.
Shangdyn.wps
Under the Ancestors Shadow : A 5 page paper
discussing
the book with the same name by Francis L.K. Hsu. Many
issues are discussed in regards to China and how things
have changed since Hsus book was published. Social
mobility, the importance of farmers, personality, and
kinship are but a few of the issues covered in the book and
discussed in this paper. Hsus book gives the reader a sound
foundation for being able to more fully understand the
present condition of China. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Ancshad.wps
History Of The Abacus / From West To East & Beyond:
A 15 page paper that provides an overview of the history
and development of the abacus. The report essentially
compares the Chinese, Roman, Greek, Russian and Indian
counting methods utilizing similar instruments.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Abacus.doc
Chinese and Russian Economies &
Politics : This 6 page
research paper examines the changes in China and Russia
since the ideological and political collapse of Communism.
Specifically considered are the present and the future of the
two countries, with the assertion that China is headed for
superpower status while Russia is in decline.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Chinruss.wps
One Aspect of Morgan Stanleys Investment Risk in
China:
A 5 page paper discussing Morgan Stanleys first-ever joint
venture, and one in which the investment bank in which the
company was a partner lost money on telecommunications
infrastructure investing in China. Much of the loss incurred
later was traced to bribery. Associated risks could have
been eliminated from the telecommunications scenario and
preserved at least some return for investors. Staunch
refusal would have delayed the telecommunications
projects in the short term, but those delays likely would
have cost less than did the bribes that were paid to effect
their completion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
KSinvest.rtf
The Communists and the Kuomintang / The Struggle For
Power In Revolutionary China : A 9 page paper detailing
the power struggle between the Communist Party and the
KMT (Kuomintang) in revolutionary China. The writer
details the working ideologies of both parties and explores
the social conditions and the political circumstances that
produced them. The bibliography lists 6
sources.China2.wps
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