Asian Studies

Contents

 * /Preface/
 * /Introduction/

Unit 1- Geography and Identity

 * 1) /Physical and Political Features of Asia/
 * 2) /How Geography Impacts Culture in Asia/
 * 3) /How Geography Impacts Economics in Asia/
 * 4) /How Geography Impacts Politics in Asia/

Unit 2- Beliefs and Values

 * 1) /An Overview of Belief and Value Systems in Asia/
 * 2) /Hinduism/
 * 3) /Buddhism/
 * 4) /Confucianism/
 * 5) /Taoism/
 * 6) /Islam/

Unit 3- Power and Conflict

 * 1) /Colonialism in Asia/
 * 2) /Nationalism in Asia/
 * 3) /Communism in Asia/
 * 4) /Militarism in Asia/

Unit 4- Change and Modern Society

 * 1) /Globalization and Asia/
 * 2) /The Environment and Asia/
 * 3) /Human Rights and Asia/
 * 4) /Territorial Disputes in Asia/

End Notes

 * /Bibliography/
 * /Contributors/