China and the Chairman

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   01/04/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Modern China? Despite his brutality, Mao managed to unify China in a way that no ruler before him had managed to do. Mao was also ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Sino Japanese War and the Civil War . The origins of the Cultural Revolution . The end of the Cultural Revolution. The younger Chinese generation . Conclusion....»

When China Ruled the Seas

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « India. Along the way, China began to form political ties with other countries including, India, Malacca, Siam and Java. Through ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The end of the Tang Dynasty and the end of large naval fleets.. The defeat of the Mongols.. Zhu Di's differing ideas from his predecessors.. The rule of Zhu Di. . Conclusion.....»

Personal and Societal Alchemy in Early Daoist Scriptures

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « sought to appropriate Buddhist history as a mere chapter in the Book of Daoism in order to place The Way of Inaction atop the hierarchy of religions in China. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Stephen Bokenkamp and the Celestial Masters of the Song dynasty . The Upper Scripture of Purple Texts' treatment of salvation. The Sage Lord of the Purple Texts as an example of the perfected man . The Sage Lord's role in the Purple...»

Typical Assimilation?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   12/03/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Stereotypes in this story are a sort of segue from an old way of living While in America, the revolution occurred in China, which essentially left him stuck in ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The repeated mention of the 'typical American'. Becoming a part of the country. Theresa's tension over her affair. Conclusion. Works cited....»

A Comparison of Zen and Shin Buddhism: Dogen VS Shinran

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « a Japanese religion, since the said originator of the way, Siddhartha Gautama (also China later received his teachings through various followers, and Japan was ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Dogen and Buddha dharma. The path towards realization. The moon and enlightenment . The essence of Zen Buddhism. The essence of Shinran's teaching . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Is the United Nations an effective organisation?

Political science   |   International relations   |   School essay   |   04/25/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « become part of this international organisation, it is more than likely the way in which Due to the veto vote that China has, it is probable that Japan in this ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Another way of looking at the effectiveness of the United Nations. The formation of the Security Council . Reasons why the United Nations seems to be losing legitimacy . United States apparent manipulation of the United Nations . Its...»

Fidel Castro

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   12/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « Early on in the revolution, Castro made the decision that one way the revolution would position in Cuba also allowed them to keep an eye on China s involvement ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Reactions towards Castro by the people of Cuba. The move to Communism. Government policies in order to combat the disinterest of the Cuban workers. Rule of Castro: Paradoxical and ironic. References....»

Out of Africa vs. Multiregional

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « The way this transformation took place is the subject of debate: did these In China, for example, fossils from different eras all have forward-facing cheeks ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Anthropologists explaining fossil evidence . The Recent African Origins Hypothesis . Conclusion: Rapid advances in DNA technology ....»

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