Research, References and Encyclopedias Books

As China moved from a planned to a market economy many people expected that China's political system would similarly move from authoritarianism to democracy. It is now clear, however, that political liberalisation does not necessarily follow economic...

China suffers frequently from many types of natural disasters, which have affected the lives of many millions of Chinese. The steps which the Chinese state has taken to prevent disasters, mitigate their consequences, and reconstruct in the aftermath of...

China's recent economic reforms have opened its economy to the world. This policy, however, is not new: in the late nineteenth century, the United States put forward the Open Door Policy as a counter to European exclusive 'spheres of influence' in China...

Based on extensive, original research, this book portrays a different and an under-represented perspective of young Muslim girls in the bustees (shanty towns) of Kolkata. Through a series of personal narratives, photos and artwork, it demonstrates that...

This book, first published in 1988, assembles a key pool of references in English to help study the 'Japanese economic challenge' of the 1980s. Collectively, these writings chronicle the historical, social and cultural background of Japan's spectacular...

This book, first published in 1994, takes a broad look at the reasons behind the failure of foreign banks to penetrate Japanese financial markets. It accepts the common argument that the Japanese bureaucracy has skilfully limited the scope of foreign...

The study, first published in 1981, traces the history and development of Japanese business from the seventeenth century, and is the only text that systematically treats the rise of Japanese business in its full complexity and against the background of...

This volume, first published in 1995, looks at the development of Chinese business and management practices across Asia from the late nineteenth century. Experts examine how familism and informal networks have contributed to Chinese entrepreneurial...

This book, first published in 1988, examines the nature of trade agreements with Chinese companies, and is divided into three parts which are arranged in accordance with the stages of development: from a trade talk to the final stage of a contract. At...

This book, first published in 1988, considers the problems that developing countries face when importing technology from abroad. The major issues - technical, economic, political - are analysed in the case of one particular country: Korea. The book...

Malcolm Carey provides social work students, academics and practitioners with a practical guide that escorts them through the research process relating to the completion of a small-scale qualitative project or dissertation.

The focal point of this study, first published in 1991, is to investigate the effect of growth patterns on inflation and the distribution of income through inductive examination of the particular experiences in Korea and Taiwan. Both countries are...

This book, first published in 1988, is a comprehensive reference of the laws and practice relating to trade between China and the rest of the world, at a time when the country had only recently opened its markets to foreigners. It shows how China wished...

The first comprehensive study of post-war Japanese transnational corporations in Australia, this book, first published in 1990, gives valuable insights into the particular characteristics of Japanese overseas investment. It looks at how, where and why...

Economic success in Japan has been attributed to the existence of harmonious labour-management relations. This book, first published in 1991, argues that this unique 'culture of harmony' was consciously invented and developed over the last century. A...

This book, first published in 1996, examines the problems associated with the management of change, particularly those brought about by the rapid pace of economic development in China in the 'reform' period since 1979. China's managers were challenged as...

This book, first published in 1941, is a comprehensive study on the native banks that linked small Chinese traders and the larger Chinese and foreign banks. It is based on extensive research in Tientsin and Peking, and a large number of interviews with...

This book, first published in 1985, tackles simultaneously three major questions about the course of industrial evolution: what are the features of the industrial systems that have developed outside Western capitalism? What are the salient evolutionary...

The Cultural Revolution in China generated a cascade of commentaries and interpretations on the development and meaning of the upheaval. Many students and researchers have found it difficult to locate and identify literature on the period. This...

This book, first published in 1983, examines the significant economic reforms undergone by China following the death of Mao and the downfall of the Gang of Four. It looks at Chinese economists' conceptions of the necessity for change and compares China's...

This book, first published in 1992, provides a detailed analysis of the reform programme in post-Mao China. In it, a distinguished group of specialists show how the dramatic events that came to a head in Tiananmen Square in 1989 were the result of a...

Japan's suicide phenomenon has fascinated both the media and academics, although many questions and paradoxes embedded in the debate on suicide have remained unaddressed in the existing literature, including the assumption that Japan is a "Suicide...

This book, first published in 2001, uses key oral histories to confirm and explain the professional and private lives of post-1949 Chinese intellectuals through the focal point of Chen Renbing, a man personally criticised by Mao Zedong. Intellectuals...

MediaWriting is an invaluable resource for students planning to enter the dynamic and changing world of media writing in the twenty-first century. With easy-to-read chapters, a wealth of updated, real-world examples, and helpful "How To" boxes...

This book, first published in 1977, attempts to show Mao Tse-tung in his relationship with the Chinese people. The author makes extensive use of a number of interviews with a cross-section of Chinese people, as well as examining the written records made...

The decade of the 1980s began in China with great expectations of the societal benefits of modernisation, and ended with gunfire in Tiananmen Square. This book, first published in 1991, presents essays that explore the political and economic reform...

This book, first published in 1982, is an in-depth study of the process of 're-education' undergone by those who had opposed the Communist revolution in China. Told at first hand by several men who had occupied military or government positions of...

This book, first published in 1980, addresses the questions raised by the death of Mao Zedong and the arrest of the 'Gang of Four'. Was China reverting to a capitalist form of development, and abandoning Mao's policies? Was China's leadership remaining...

This book, first published in 1961, examines the old Tibetan Bon religion, the development of Buddhism in India and Tibet, and covers the religious struggles of the eighth and ninth centuries. It also describes the rise of the Lamaist sects and the...

This book, first published in 1933, reproduces the diary of the 1930 explorations by the great Italian traveller, Giotto Dainelli. In it he records his experiences as he travels the little-explored (by Westerners) region of Western Tibet, and the result...

A collection of all of the need to know information about filing for a Veteran, VA disability claim. Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces may be entitled to disability compensation for injuries or illnesses that occurred during duty to their...

Effective Practices in Correctional Settings-II by Christopher T. Lowenkamp, Melanie S. Lowenkamp & Charles R. Robinson

This paper is the fourth of several that have been proposed with an aim of contributing to the body of knowledge related to the subject of ceramic wares, which have been recovered from the Lower Columbia River region in Southwest Washington State and are...

It includes: Above Top Secret Projects, Totally Unknown to Ufologists and the General Public:B.C.B., the horrible "Compressor" and the aliens-US technology. Synopsis of its mechanism and mode of operation. De-fragmenting the molecules. Sucking up your...

How to set up spirits séances. Revised Edition of the previously published book "Magical Talismans To Succeed In Life, Protect Yourself From Others And Summon Spirits".No doubt you will succeed in summoning some of the entities, spirits and presences, if...

Slime-Tastic: 101 Ways to Make the Perfect Slime for Kids" is the ultimate guide to creating the most awesome slimes for kids using a variety of easy-to-follow recipes. From glitter slime and crunchy slime to fluffy slime and magnetic slime, this book...

This is a funny gag gift prank for Graduation, White Elephant, Secret Santa or Yankee Swap. Funny and appropriate as a High School Graduation and College Graduation gift. This is a lined notebook disguised as a real book with a funny, fake cover, and...

This is a funny gag gift prank for Graduation, Doctor or Dentist, White Elephant, Secret Santa or Yankee Swap. Funny and appropriate as a High School Graduation and College Graduation gift. This is a lined notebook disguised as a real book with a funny,...

From Passion to Profit!Are you feeling lost in a sea of possibilities, unsure of where your true talents and gifts lie? Let me be your guide on the exhilarating journey of finding your niche and turning it into a profitable endeavor.Together, we'll...

Valuable perspectives on how to tackle student loan debt from a man who earned two degrees and paid off all college debt with the help of ONE thing!So, you're thinking about getting a degree. But do you know what lies ahead? Author Charles A. Chadwick Jr...

Like the referee's hand slapping the mat a third time signaling the pin, so too comes the end of Excitement In The Air - The Voices of Northwest Wrestling with the third installment. Volume 3 continues the tradition set in Volumes 1 & 2, bringing you...

Are the end of our planet and our lives coming? Does the Author 's idea align with the fake Global warming from the left? The readers need to spend time reading this book. Why is the destruction of the world related to Communism?

"In Play It Safe: A Teen's Guide to Personal Safety, Phone Safety, and Police Safety, Dr. Raymond Trigg, a seasoned retired police officer with a passion for education and self-awareness, provides a comprehensive guide for teens to promote their personal...

Jeanette welcomes readers with Mother Alberta's approach incorporating extraordinary recipes. She admired her mom's recipes using fresh ingredients. Centered in the kitchen, this magnificent cookbook guides aspiring and experienced cooks through many...

This book is an analysis of the philosophical chapters of the Tattvārthādhigama (TA), a foundational text for the Jaina tradition and the first text that presented the Jaina worldview in a clear and systematic way. The book also includes the first...

This book analyzes the last phase of the Warsaw Pact, based on unusually large-scale archival research conducted in many countries.

A New Role for Museum Educators shows how learning happens in communities, how volunteers and professionals approach their work, the underlying principles and philosophies that guide the work of museum education, and how these practices are always...

This book presents diverse, composite, non-exclusive and non-hierarchical perspectives on displacement of people as represented in literature. It examines the experiences of migration as a result of wars, natural disasters, religious strife, loss of...