“On Golden Mountain” by Lisa See
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A 5 page paper which reviews “On Golden Mountain” by Lisa See. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAsee.rtf

“Political elites in China, Japan and Korea”
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A ten page paper which compares the composition of the political elites in China, Japan and the republic of Korea and looks at the ways in which political reforms are attempting to address the problems of corruption at the higher echelons of government in the three countries. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: JLpolelites.wps

“Prison” in Raise the Red Lantern and Yol
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Directors Zhang and Goren address the metaphor of prison in their films, Raise the Red Lantern and Yol by addressing the issue through the lens of society, politics, sex and traditions, both society and family traditions, including the relationship between husband and wife. Bibliography lists 3 sources. jvRLntrn.rtf
Filename: jvRLntrn.rtf

“Race and culture in Chinese American society”
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A paper which looks at the interaction of race and culture as exemplified by the Chinese communities in the USA, particularly those in the older Chinatowns and those who formed the second wave of immigration and adopted a more international cultural perspective whilst retaining many traditional social behaviours.
Filename: JLchincult.wps

“Red China Blues”: Unique Insight Into China’s Revolution
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An 8 page overview of the book by Jan Wong. Wong, a Canadian ethnic Chinese, lived in China during the 1960s and 1970s. Although she had lived a life of privilege in Canada and could not even speak the Chinese language, she manages to provide a unique and unmatched account of one of the most turbulent time in Chinese history. The author of this paper balances out her account with the facts and figures of more traditional historic sources. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPchnRe2.rtf

“Rickshaw” by Lao She
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This 5 page report discusses the major character’s of Lao She’s (pseudonym of Shu Ch'ing-ch'un) novel “Rickshaw.” His writing is known for its humorous and satirical approach and for its elegant use of the Peking dialect. His best-known work “Camel Xiangzi” was originally translated into English as “Rickshaw” and became a best -seller in America. The characters and events of “Rickshaw” are examined in the context of the many social, cultural, and economic influences China experienced in the 20th century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWlaoshe.wps

“Survival Rights” in the People’s Republic of China
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that the government leaders of the People’s Republic of China insists that “survival rights” are the most important element of human rights and the primary human right is simply the right of existence. History has demonstrated that in China, there are enormous difficulties involved in guaranteeing survival rights and that “rights” to subjective concerns such as life, liberty or the “pursuit of happiness” are of secondary, perhaps tertiary, concern. After all, humans must be able to survive in order to even consider human “rights. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWsurrts.wps