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The Political Economy of China, 2005.
An overview of the changes in China's political economy from the 1978 reforms of Deng Xiaping.
1,439 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 69.95
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This paper examines how Deng Xiaping started China's economic reforms in 1978 with the announcement of the "Open Door Policy" and how, prior to the introduction of the new policy, China had followed the radical, centrally directed economic policies of Mao that emphasized self-reliance and closed its door to trade with foreign countries. It also looks at the roles of Deng Xiaping, Jiang Zeminand and Hu Jintao's three generations of Chinese leadership in China's political economy, the achievements has China made since then and the main problems with today's Chinese political economy.
Outline
Deng Xiaoping's Economic Reforms
Achievements by China Since the Initiation of Economic Reforms
Major Problems in Today's Chinese Political Economy
Why China is Not a Democracy Yet
Evaluation of the Roles of Deng, Jiang and Hu in China's Political Economy
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"Despite considerable economic gains made by China in the post-1978 period, it is still faced with a number of serious politico-economic problems. Corruption and other economic crimes have proliferated in China as it has moved towards a market-oriented economy. Unemployment, though not too high in terms of percentages (3% according to official figures ), translates into more than 20 million unemployed workers due to the large Chinese population. ("Economic Overview" Country Watch) In addition to the unemployed, it is estimated that 50 to 100 million surplus rural workers are adrift between the villages and the cities, barely surviving through part-time, low-paying jobs. There is a growing trend of inter-regional and urban-rural inequality with the rural areas and areas away from the booming coastal regions, falling significantly behind. Despite efforts at reforming state owned organizations and the closure of a number of loss-making industries, over half of China's large state-owned enterprises are still making losses."
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Japanese Nutrition, 2005.
Examines the food consumed by the Japanese people to see why they generally live longer than the general world population.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 117.95
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The Japanese are among the healthiest group of persons in the world as a direct result of their consumption of soybean products, rice, fish and many varieties of seaweed. This paper examines the nutritional benefits of these food products to show how they benefit the Japanese.
Paper Outline:
Nutritional Benefits of Soy
Nutritional Benefits of Rice
Nutritional Benefits of Fish
Nutritional Benefits of Seaweed
Conclusion
References
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"The most common minerals found in fish and seafood products are iodine, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, copper and fluoride. These minerals are highly important in human physiology and are essential to good health. For example, eighty percent of the iodine in the body is located in the thyroid gland which contributes to normal body growth and to the metabolic system (i.e. proper digestion and the burning away of calories and fats); calcium contributes to bone density, the transmission of nerve impulses, muscle contraction, blood coagulation and cardiac function, meaning that it helps the heart to operate efficiently, and iron is necessary for the formation of hemoglobin which provides oxygen to all the internal tissues. In addition, fish plays a major role in a low cholesterol diet because the fatty acids present are polyunsaturated."
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Chinese Culture, 2005.
A brief examination of Chinese business and social culture.
1,014 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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This paper provides a quick look at basic Chinese culture for a traveller or businessman. It explains that Chinese customs are rooted in thousands of years of tradition. Therefore, etiquette is socially ingrained and in many instances, immutable. The writer points out that a foreigner who stays in China for any length of time or who hopes to do business with China should be respectful and observant of Chinese manners.
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"Chinese thinking styles have been found to be different from Western style of thinking. A study of Chinese corporate executives by Francesco Sofo and Ting Wang showed that the Chinese subjects showed a "high" style of thinking, characterized by analysis and critique: Chinese people will not immediately agree to an issue before thinking about it carefully and questioning all possibilities. Blind faith is not common. Similarly, Chinese executives enjoy implementing plans and creating rules, as long as their social position requires it. Because Chinese culture is hierarchical, it is important for people to be aware of and respectful of different roles and levels of power. Moreover, Chinese culture is less individualistic than American culture; personal progress is never placed above the progress of the organization. Chinese people generally frown upon open displays of anger or any other strong emotion and are indirect in their modes of communication. Directly insulting a person is one of the strongest taboos; "losing face" is an insult to a person's honor and integrity."
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China?s Taiwan Policy, 2004.
An analysis of China's Taiwan policy.
3,026 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 130.95
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This paper discusses China's Taiwan Policy, presenting a detailed look at the Taiwan issue by tracing its background and history. The paper outlines the legal position of Taiwan, examining the changes in China's Taiwan policy over the years. The paper also analyzes the strategy adopted by Taiwan in dealing with its larger neighbor and explains how the rest of the world looks at the issue. The paper contemplates how much the issue is likely to affect China's future role in world affairs.
Outline
Introduction
Recent History and Legal Status of Taiwan
Taiwan in the Cold War Period (1949-1971)
The United States Changes Track
The Chinese Position: A Three Pronged Policy
The "One Country-Two Systems" Policy
Taiwan's Position
Conclusion
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"China-the most populous country in the world-has exhibited remarkably high levels of sustained economic growth in the two decades since it reformed its economy following the death of Mao Zedong in 1976. According to some analysts, the country is poised to become the number one economy in the world sometime in the mid-twenty first century. There are, however, certain political issues that may affect China's rightful role in the future world affairs. One of them is the 'Taiwan affair'-a problem that has defied a satisfactory resolution ever since the Communist forces defeated the Kuomintang (KMT) in the Chinese Civil War in 1949 and Chiang Kai-Shek retreated to Taiwan along with 2 million of his supporters from the Mainland China. The political status of Taiwan (or the state of Republic of China) has, since that time, been a source of concern for China as well as the rest of the world."
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E-Banking in China, 2005.
This paper discusses e-banking services especially its customer satisfaction and the development of e-banking in China.
6,680 words (approx. 26.7 pages), 16 sources, APA, AU$ 223.95
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This paper explains that viewing the Internet as only a marketing tool is a vast mistake because the Internet has vast applications to making the way of doing business not only easier and less costly, but also completely different than traditional banking. The author points out that Chinese banks, like the China Merchant Bank, will be able to strengthen relationships with existing customers by allowing them to access via its Website previously inaccessible decision-support information, such as detailed account reports, product specifications and interest rate comparisons at their own convenience. The paper, using many strategy analysis tools, concludes that e-banking is a viable solution to the problem of escalating costs of human tellers dealing with smaller depositors; therefore, Chinese banks, who are focused on ROI (return-on-investment) in order to prioritize and evaluate its goals, should develop an e-strategy.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Overall Review of E-Banking Industry
Customer Loyalty
Customer Needs and Meeting Them
Strategy for Building Customer Loyalty
China Merchant Bank
Risk Prevention in E-Banking of China
From the Technical View
E-Supply Chain Management
Procurement
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
From the Managerial View
Strategic Plan
SWOT Assessment
Porter Five Forces
Porters Five Force Model
Customer Bargaining Power - High
Threat of Substitute Products and Services - Emerging
Supplier Bargaining Power--low
Threat of New Entrants - Emerging
The Overall Level of Rivalry - Moderate
Value Chain Model
Conclusions
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"Contrary to popular retail belief, customers are not looking for the lowest price. Thompson writes, "the savvy business can only be differentiated by price." Businesses need to take into an account not only the traditional way to compete with a commodity is to lower cost of manufacturing and then lower the price to drive additional sales to make it up on volume. A company should consider other factors like the value of their service or product but also to consider the value of add-ons to product. Such incentives can rationalize asking a higher price and the customer will be happy with additional quality found in the added value. Customers need to see the value, once they know it is there then the price is not an object."
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The Organic Food Industry, 2005.
This paper discusses the organic food industry especially grown in China for export.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 74.95
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This paper explains that organic agriculture is defined as the agricultural process, which leads to an ecological management system that uses minimal farm inputs from outside the farm environment and management practices that aim at recreating, maintaining and elevating the ecological balance. The author points out that, using very good marketing sense, China is becoming a growing power in the global export organic food industry with products meeting the standard requirements of countries like the United States of America, Japan and the countries in Europe. The paper relates that the largest market for organic foods and beverages in the world is the United States of America, which can not grow its own demand; therefore, China with its high quality standards intends to tap this business opportunity.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Globalization of the Organic Food Industry
China in the Global Organic Food Industry
Increased Availability of Organic Fertilizer
Scope for Increased Exports to Europe
Scope for Increased Exports to the United States of America
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"China also has succeeded in becoming the most important non-European Union supplier of organic beans and seeds to the Western Europe markets. The domination of Chinese exporting companies are clearly visible in the supply of organic pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, kidney beans and black beans. They have also made inroads into the supply of organic soya bean. Chinese companies have established themselves in the organic soya bean market in such a manner that they supply almost one third of all the organic soya bean requirement of the market. The Chinese government also has come out in support of the organic food industry by pledging additional support for the organic food industry thus raising expectations of increased production of organic food products."
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The Japanese Distribution System, 2005.
This paper discusses the Japanese Distribution System, a channel management system historically utilized in Japan.
3,490 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 20 sources, MLA, AU$ 144.95
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This paper explains that the Japanese Distribution System is completely non-conventional from the perspective of Western business practices, which makes it difficult for any Westerner to understand the complexities of the relationship between the various channels and their workers in Japan. The author points out that channel management assumes that active players, not passive consumers, form the major part of this system; they have individual needs and wants and apply these different needs and wants in no regular pattern. The paper stresses that the easiest and quickest method, by which to enter this market, is to form a strategic alliance with an established Japanese company such as the partnership of Kentucky Fried Chicken with Mitsubishi Keirishi.
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"The fact is that the Japanese Distribution System came into being during the early years of the seventeenth century, when several cottage industries in combination with the growing urban population gave rise to the phenomenon of a brand new class of people, known as the 'merchant class'. Another important fact to remember is the truth that almost all Japanese companies generally operate on the principle of very little equity, and a large amount of debts, wherein the manufacturers are ready to supply their goods to wholesalers in return for what are known as 'promissory notes' with terms that range from six months to more. "
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Japanese Cultural and Nursing Assessment, 2005.
This paper discusses Japanese culture and its relationship to nursing assessments of patients from this culture.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 68.95
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This paper explains emphatically that problem of communicating in English is the first and most obvious factor to be considered in nursing interventions with Japanese-Americans. The author points out that, when working with Japanese family members, physicians should remember that the traditional hierarchy is the father of the house, then the oldest adult son, then the mother and only then the daughter. When health decisions must be made by the family, the physician should withdraw to allow the family to have an open discussion in private. The paper relates that Buddhist and Shinto religious beliefs influence this population's feelings about illness and death.
Table of Contents
Presentation of Client and Scenario
Socioeconomic Factors
Lifestyle
Family Values
Religious Preferences
Heath beliefs and Practices
Childbearing/Parenting
Conclusion
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"It is important for a nursing practitioner to keep this in mind as, in the 2000 census, 796,700 residents of the U.S. identified their "race" as Japanese. Thus, it is useful for all nursing practitioners, particularly those residing on the West Coast to keep abreast of Japanese cultural traditions. Also, even when residing in Japan, Japanese first-generation immigrants have traditionally seemed less eager than other immigrant groups to assimilate into the hegemonic culture. One measure of this is that compared to other Americans of Asian background, a lower percentage of Japanese elders speak English. "In 1990, only 36% said they did not speak English very well." ''
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Chinese Economic and Foreign Policies, 2005.
An investigation into how China's economic and foreign policies have contributed to its success over the past decades.
2,987 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 129.95
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This paper explains that the success of the Chinese economic reforms is attributed to the liberty granted to the non-state sectors to progress in the environment of the market economy. The open door policy is an essential element in the process of economic reforms. It induces foreign investment and encourages the foreign trade. The writer points out that foreign investment has brought in new capital, new technology, managerial skill and training for labor to China. This has infused the contemporary managerial strategies, business techniques and a legal structure for favoring the business dealings. The paper further notes that it has generated competition in the domestic market and the competition has compelled the domestic enterprises to become more efficient. The foreign trade has been made easy due to the availability of the low cost and high quality labor in China to produce goods to be sold at higher prices in the world market thereby increasing the compensation to Chinese labor. The writer concludes that China has thus become an outstanding trading nation in the region, primary to the economic development along with promoting stability in the region.
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"Chinese foreign policy of the mid-1980s results from the four correlated estimations. Firstly, the Chinese reform minded leaders opined that there is possibility for China to attain power and prosperity while safeguarding its national essence only through increased involvement in world activities. Secondly they emphasized that the international environment allows a focus upon domestic development while specifically because Soviet Union is concentrating on other emergent situations and in the process there is ample possibility that China can avail a stable environment in East Asia for the predictable future. Thirdly, they emphasized that China will find it advantageous to participate successfully in the international economic system and by soliciting growing foreign involvement in its own economic development. Finally, it is advocated that China can adopt persistent, independent, pragmatic and purposeful policies not only towards the three major powers of concern to them which are the Soviet Union, the United States and Japan but also towards other crucial areas like Korea, Indo-China and Taiwan. Hence the superseding goals of foreign policy of the reformers that arise from such considerations is to counterfeit a peaceful security environment in support of ambitious internal economic development. The reformers desire to promote economic relationships with all the prospective trading counterparts. They are much concerned in safeguarding the Chinese Sovereignty and autonomy while allowing the impediments of enhanced commercial and security links with the external world. (Okesenberg, 1986)"
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Japan and China, 2005.
An analysis of Japanese aggression against China during the 19th century.
2,140 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 97.95
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This paper examines how the antagonistic foreign relations between China and Japan during the 19th century were a function of many factors that ultimately resulted in the weakening of China and the strengthening of Japan. It looks at how there is little doubt that the factors which precipitated the aggression of Japan against the Chinese were as much a function of Japanese opportunism as the concern and impact resulting from European influence and Russian expansionism on China. It discusses how the relationship between the two Asian nations is a complex tapestry involving threads from many other nations both regional and global.
Outline
Introduction
Influencing Conditions in China
Key Events that Increased Tensions
Major Aggression against China
Conclusion
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"Feudal China during the Manchu period was capped off with the rise of the Ch'Ing Party which was consumed with preservation and maintaining power. These characteristics may have played not only a role in shaping the years in which the group held sway but may have also been part of the reason for the its eventual defeat. During the Manchu period China had been provided with impressive cultural and national growth in population and land however, toward the end of the period the feudal system was unable to contain the growing unrest in the country. Much of the dissatisfaction among the masses was the result of famines and floods which led to considerable strife in the nation. This turmoil caused significant instability and resulted in several rebellions such as the Taiping and Nien rebellions toward the end of the Manchu dynasty. These rebellions weakened the nation and helped to create a vulnerability of the Chinese state that had not previously existed."
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China?s Taiwan Policy, 2004.
A research proposal analyzing China's Taiwan policy and how it can affect China's future role in world affairs.
877 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 46.95
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This paper presents a research proposal examining China's 'Taiwan Policy'. The paper discusses the strategy adopted by Taiwan in dealing with its larger neighbor (China) and explores how the rest of the world looks at the issue. The paper analyzes to what extent the issue is likely to affect China's future role in the world affairs.
Outline
The Issue
Justification of my Choice
A Preliminary Bibliography
Methodology of Research
Significance of my Project
From the Paper
"China-the most populous country in the world-has exhibited remarkably high levels of sustained economic growth in the two decades since it reformed its economy following the death of Mao Zedong in 1976. According to some analysts, the country is poised to become the number one economy in the world sometime in the mid-twenty first century. There are, however, certain political issues that could prove to be the proverbial 'fly in the ointment' in the path of China's rightful role in the future world affairs. One of them is the 'Taiwan affair'-a problem that has defied a satisfactory resolution ever since the Communist forces defeated the Kuomintang in the Chinese Civil War in 1949 and Chiang Kai-Shek retreated to Taiwan along with 2 million of his supporters from the Mainland China. The political status of Taiwan (or the state of Republic of China) has, since that time, been a source of concern for China as well as the rest of the world."
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Japanese and American Longevity, 2005.
A discussion of the reasons why Japanese generally live longer than Americans.
2,548 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 113.95
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This paper looks at the reasons why Japanese longevity is 3 years more than their American counterparts. The paper discusses issues such as lifestyle choices, food choices, health care systems and urban development. The writer concludes that Americans' choice of unhealthy food is a major factor for their lower longevity.
From the Paper
"As long as profit and politics continue to drive the forces of the food industry in America the changes will never be broad. The appeal of fast food and unhealthy flashy consumables will likely speared across the world before it actually shrinks in the United States. Yet, maybe with the wisdom of these other cultures and the relative response time to derogatory changes associated with global dietary changes will come home to the consumer in America."
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Science and Technology, 2005.
A comparison of technological and scientific development in China and Europe.
843 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 44.95
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This paper compares the development of science and technology in two very different civilizations: China and Europe. The paper then examines how that development was influenced by the cultural, social, and political factors in both civilizations.
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"It is easy to view scientific progress in a comparative fashion. Which power was 'better' at scientific progress, China or Europe, one might ask? But such a pairing of opposites is in fact a false dichotomy. Both civilizations saw, over the course of early modernity, tremendous technical as well as intellectual advances in their civilization's understanding of science. However, although Europe's religious and political intransigence to scientific discovery often presented itself as an obstacle, ultimately its greater openness and willingness to study and take into consideration advances of foreign cultures proved its 'making,' while China's geographical and political isolation, for all of its intellectual ferment proved its undoing in terms of becoming an early modern power of scientific discovery and innovation."
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Three Gorges Dam, 2005.
An overview of the reasoning and planning behind the 2009 project to build a dam on the Yangtze River in China.
1,142 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper examines how in 2009, a monumental undertaking that began in China in 1994 is planned for completion and how the Three Gorges Dam project on the Yangtze River is expected to be the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. It looks at the history behind the project and how the balancing act between development and economic issues on one hand, and other concerns such as the environment and antiquities and resettlement on the other, has long been a challenge for China.
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"In 1979, economic reforms and the desire to expand industry encouraged construction to restart. The number of critics grew. Leaders from Chongqing demanded that the dam height be raised. Some environmentalists were angered that the dam would cause rather than solve more problems and were concerned about the destruction of natural land. Human rights activists refuted the resettlement plan. Archeologists objected that many historical sites would end up under water. Most notably would be sites that are remnants of the homeland of the Ba, an ancient people who settled in the region about 4,000 years ago. Further, a number of engineers began wondering if the dam would solve the necessary problems. "
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Burnley?s Asian Community, 2004.
An in-depth discussion of the experiences of Burnley's Asian community.
6,584 words (approx. 26.3 pages), 36 sources, MLA, AU$ 221.95
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This paper presents a comprehensive picture and overview of the antecedents and history of the community in Burnley, United Kingdom, from its early history of Asian migration to this area. The paper examines the driving force behind the riots, claiming them to be the culmination and inevitable outcome in many ways of the experience of the Asian community in the area over a long period of time. The paper contends that the riots were the expression of a social and cultural situation which had been developing over many years. The paper highlights that the conflict that ensued revealed many of the fault lines and problems that had been developing in the area over many years and reflected dimensions of the overall experience of the Asian people in the region. Therefore, the riots in Burnley and other northern mill towns can be seen and analyzed in terms of the overall experience of the Asian communities in that region.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Overview
Historical and Social Background
Overview
The Burnley and the Daneshouse Area
Origins
Kinship Ties
The Riots and their Causes
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"This was the situation before the advent of the phenomenon of globalization. With the growth of the market and the progression of industrialization by the 1960's the mills began to invest in new technologies to maximize profit and to enlarge the market. These technologies were operated on a twenty-four hour basis and introduced the night-shift into the working structure of the region. This resulted in the use of Pakistani and Bangladeshi labor which was used particularly for the long working hours that these new technologies demanded. "The night-shifts, which were unpopular with the existing workforce, soon became the domain of the Pakistani and Bangladeshi workers who were now settling in the mill towns." (ibid) However, with the development of new technological methods of cotton production the need for intensive labor was reduced. This resulted in an imbalance in the region where the Asian labor force was not needed as much as in the past. With the advent of outside labor and globalization labor could be obtained at a much cheaper rate elsewhere. This was the essence of the problem from an economic point of view that was to eventually result in the riots in Burnley."
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Admissions Essay for a Career in Counseling, 2004.
A personal account of the writer's life experiences and visions for her future career in counseling.
1,635 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 78.95
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This paper is a personal rendition describing the writer's life experiences, professional experiences, research experiences and interests in multiculturalism and multicultural counseling. The writer illustrates how her background and own adjustment issues will stand her in good stead to help others with the same difficulties.
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"I was born in Hong Kong. As a child, I had traveled to many counties throughout the world such as Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and the United States, but my visits had been to mostly to popular tourist destinations. For example, in the United States, I visited Disneyland, Disney World, the World Trade Center, Sears Tower and the Statue of Liberty. Based on these trips, I had always thought that America was very similar to Hong Kong; America just had different looking people who spoke another language. My perception was also influenced by my ethnocentrism. Because Hong Kong is a very small, homogenous city, I assumed that all of America was just like New York. "
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