How the My Lai Massacre was a Case of Over-Obedience to Military Authority in War Time
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In 5 pages the writer discusses how the My Lai Massacre was a case of over-obedience to military authority in war time. The Vietnam conflict brought heartache to many. It was never considered a 'war,' although that is exactly what it was. The My Lai Massacre in Vietnam was one of the many atrocities of that war. There is a definite connection between Milgram's 'Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View' and the My Lai Massacre. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Japanese Educational System
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A 17 page research paper examining the Japanese educational system, focusing on the government-controlled elementary curriculum. Though the Japanese high school system is in reform to upgrade their levels of achievement scores in the humanities, the entire world is aware that the Japanese scores in science and mathematics are consistently the highest in the world. A prime reason for the success of Japanese schools in these areas are the sense of self and pride in any task instilled in the elementary years. The elementary program of Japan shares many parallels with the Montessori method, which has gained popularity in the United States in recent years. Bibliography lists 8 cited and 2 general references.
Filename: Japskool.wps

Democracy in Japan
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This 5 page report discusses the development and application of democracy in Japan. Issues explored include democratic issues such as free speech, autocratic government, and a multi-party political system. Specific issues that are typically considered as hallmarks of democracy have been presented, questioned, and expanded upon in Japan in the past fifty years. There can be no truly legitimate argument that Japan is not a democracy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWjap.rtf

Feudalism and Literature in pre-Meiji Japan
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A 5 page paper synthesizing two books --Feudalism in Japan by Peter Duus and the Anthology of Japanese Literature by Donald Keene. It makes observations, not only about the history of feudal Japan, but about the nature of history itself. Bibliography lists two sources (the books themselves).
Filename: Japan.doc

Japan / 300 Years, 3 Administrative Periods
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A 4 page research essay on the Meiji, Tokugawa, and Amae periods (1550-1668, mid-1900). The writer discusses this in terms of historical revisionism and relationship to U.S. policy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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King Chulalongkorn, Empress Dowager Cixi, and The Meiji Emperor- A Comparison of Leaders and Their Cultures
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the general leadership and characteristics of King Chulalongkorn of Thailand, Empress Dowager Cixi of China and the Meiji Emperor of Japan. This paper explores a comparison relative to their position in society and their capabilities as leaders. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Meiji Constitution and Democracy In Japan
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A 9 page paper that considers the Meiji Era and the Meiji constitution and Reischauer and Jensen's contention that they were a betrayal of democracy. This paper also suggests the inherent problems that have led to a questioning of the importance of democracy within the current political climate of Japan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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