Confucianism / Book Review
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5 page review and discussion of the book 'An Outline of Confucianism' by D.Y. Lee. Author describes the history and evolution of this core philosophy.
Filename: Confucia.wps

CHINA ECONOMIC REFORM AFTER 1949: A RESEARCH PERSPECTIVE
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This 7-page paper is an analysis of the Chinese Economic Reform movement after Mao's takeover of mainland China in 1949. The paper touches on the benefits of the reform (i.e., wiping out the feudalistic and subservient culture) and the disadvantages, namely a decrease in agricultural resources and business innovation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTchiref.rtf

Chen Village & Long Bow: / Communism Spreads Through Village Communities
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A 7 page research paper in which the writer considers the way in which village communities were utilized as central focuses for the spread of communism during the first half of the 20th century in China. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Chenvill.wps

Morgan Stanley in China
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An 8 page paper discussing Morgan Stanley’s first joint venture ever, which was in what may be the most difficult areas in which to work. China still believes in the communist philosophy, but the government also is highly pragmatic regarding its own abilities to improve the quality of the people’s lives. Other partners in the venture were the China Construction Bank, China National Investment and Guaranty Corporation, Government of Singapore Investment Corporation and the Mingly Corporation, and all banded together to create China’s first investment bank, the China International Capital Corporation. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Morgstan.wps

Legalism in Feudal China Analyzed
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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.
Filename: Feudchin.wps

1587 - A Year of No Significance / The Ming Dynasty Decline
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Ray Huang's book and considers the contradiction between the title and the content of the work. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Huang.doc

A Comparison Between The Han Dynasty And The Ancient Greeks
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6 pages in length. A comparative paper in which the writer attempts to reconcile how classic Greeks would view China during the time of the Han Dynasty. The writer explores various differences in the politics and culture of these two groups.
Filename: Chinagre.wps