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Kotkin, Joel – Currents, 1989
The United States is entering a "post-European" reality, where the centers of world economics and politics have shifted. The world is increasingly dominated by Asia, and Third World nations represent America's most influential long-term economic and cultural partners. American educators must adopt their world view to the emerging global…
Descriptors: Asian History, Asian Studies, Change, Culture
Green, Donald E. – 1987
A discussion of rural education in India presents an overview of the subcontinent's geography, history, philosophy, economy, rural environment, and population and relates these factors to problems and changes in rural educational practices and conditions. The paper points out increases in school and college enrollment, education of more females,…
Descriptors: Asian History, Asian Studies, Cultural Background, Demography
Download full textReams, Joanne Reppert – 1983
Concise background information on the People's Republic of China is provided. The publication begins with a profile of the country, outlining the people, geography, economy, and membership in international organizations. The bulk of the document then discusses in more detail China's people, geography, history, government, education, economy, and…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Comparative Education
Bertocci, Peter J., Comp. – 1973
A list of descriptive scholarly works relevant to Bangladesh are compiled in an introductory bibliography for nonspecialist users that describes essential aspects of Bangladesh's history, society, and culture. History is emphasized, but the listing also includes documents about social/cultural anthropology, sociology, demography, economics,…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies
Reams, Joanne Reppert – 1983
Concise background information on Taiwan is provided. The publication begins with a profile of Taiwan, discussing the people, geography, political establishment, and economy. A map of the country is provided. The bulk of the publication then provides more detailed information on Taiwan's people, geography, history, administration, political…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Comparative Education
Bunge, Frederica M., Ed.; Shinn, Rinn-Sup, Ed. – 1981
Basic facts are given about the social, economic, political, and military institutions of China. The handbook, which is one of a continuing series designed for those interested in foreign affairs, is a revision of one published in 1972. The 1981 edition focuses on historical antecedents and China's new modernization strategies. Arranged into 14…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies
