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Semaan, Leslie – 1990
This text examines India's rich and long history, then uses this perspective to focus on present day problems and aspirations. It forces students to reevaluate their stereotyped images of India by presenting a nation that has striven to recover from a past of colonial domination, is presently faced with regional ethnic discord and disparity, and…
Descriptors: Asian History, Caste, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Semaan, Leslie – 1985
China has the longest continuous civilization in the world--about 4000 years. Another reason to study China is its sheer size in both area and population. This text gives students the opportunity to explore those aspects of Chinese life which have changed in recent years. The extensive history and religion sections allow these changes to be seen…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Asian History, Asian Studies, Creative Art
Semaan, Leslie; Lightman, Kathleen – 1984
Not only is India one of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world, it has also become one of the greatest industrial nations. This package explores India's heritage, its people, and the traumatic changes of the 20th century. Contents include: Introduction, Climate, The Land, Cities, Agriculture, Rural Life, History, Religions, Dress, Food,…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies