Asia- Society and Culture

11 pages found in Society and Culture:

Asia for Educators

All the individual lesson units previously found in China: A Teaching Workbook; Central Themes for a Unit on China; Central Themes for a Unit on Japan; and Contemporary Japan: A Teaching Workbook have all been incorporated into the new Asia for Educators site.
http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/

The Asianists' ASIA (A Site for Asianophone Countries)

A magazine for Asianists and Asian creative writers, featuring researched articles by specialists on Asian topics in the humanities and socio-political sciences, and including relevant essays and creative material.
http://members.aol.com/wignesh/

Bashiri Working Papers on Central Asia and Iran

Several articles and photos about the history, culture and art of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenstan, Uzbekistan and Iran. Both original and translated works.
http://www.angelfire.com/rnb/bashiri/

Click2Asia

The premiere Asian online community providing information, interaction, entertainment and commerce in the global Asian Market. Stay in touch with the friends you meet online with our friends list.
http://www.click2asia.com/

East Asia and Southeast Asia: An Annotated Directory of Internet Resources

An annotated directory of sites related to East Asia, Southeast Asia, general sites on Asia, and Asian Americans.
http://newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/AsianStudiesDept/

European and Asian Documents

An online library of over 500 texts on indigenous peoples throughout the world.
http://www.cwis.org/eurasia.html

Foundation and Creation Myths in Korea and Japan: Patterns and Connections

Explores the comparative mythology of Japan and Korea, including the origins of kingship, the use of animal imagery, and the role played by shamanistic ritual.
http://www.meta-religion.com/World_Religions/Ancient_religions/Asia/creation_myths_in_korea_and_japan.htm

Intersections: Gender, History and Culture in the Asian Context

Refereed academic journal examining issues of Gender, History and Culture in the Asian Context.
http://wwwsshe.murdoch.edu.au/intersections/

Jimmyykc and World Friends

Online community for sharing of pictures and files, chat, discussion and news. Requires registration.
http://www.communityzero.com/jimmyykc/

Recognize the Work, Dignity and Human Rights of Women in Prostitution

1997 press release from the Asia Pacific Women's Consultation on Prostitution.
http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/50/008.html

Turkic Republics and Communities

Guides and resource, annotated and classified by country and subject.
http://www.khazaria.com/turkic/