Asian Studies

The fields of Chinese medicine and Western medicine both arose from the need to understand the human body. Thus, extensive analysis and observation of both internal and external factors were studied, but these were done so using different approaches. Hence, they progressed and evolved differently, with Chinese medicine bound to a system of mystical origins and Western medicine hailed as the more skeptical of the two. The ancient art of Chinese medicine, once revered as the only true medicine in...

The book entitled Samurai and Silk A Japanese and American Heritage is considered to be one of the most informative and genuine readings that mainly tackle the history of modern Japanese society. This book is written by Haru Matsukata-Reischauer, a famous Japanese writer during the mid and late nineteenth century. She is a granddaughter of the late Masayoshi Matsukata, the fourth and sixth Prime Minister of Japan (Haru Reischauer). Harus grandfather is also a famous liberal finance minister during...

A. The short movie If I was Like You lends itself to different definitions but can be best defined in terms of Francias (1995) definition in that it illustrates how Asian Americans undergo hardships in assimilating into American culture, not only being accepted by Caucasian Americans but by African Americans as well. In its attempt to depict the Asian identity the film opposes the ruling culture in its portrayal of the white police officer and Daniel opposing his orders. The difference between this...

In her article discussing the Angel Island Poems, Karen Polster affirms that the poems are among the most dramatic works in the American literature. She believes that they uphold and support the ideology of unlimited and equal opportunities. The collapsing buildings of the former immigration station were supposed to be brought down, before this was done, sections of Chinese writing were discovered on the wall due to the peeling paint of the wooden walls. The writings in some way were poetry. The...

Chinese Traditional Medicine (TCM) is the name often associated with a wide range of traditional medical practices normally in use in China. Marjorie Pivar and Quang Van Nguyens Fourth Uncle in the Mountain text discusses various aspects of Chinese medicine.  After reading this informative text, I have gained insight into the reality and significance of Chinese traditional medicine. The medications, which are the most important forms of oriental medicine, have developed over several thousands...

Japanese culture has long been steeped with influence and belief in the supernatural, with many of their practices  just like in many other cultures  revolving around these supernatural beliefs. As such, the influence of the supernatural has found its way into many aspects of Japanese living from formalities to pleasantries, business to pleasure and perhaps the most significant reflection of their supernatural influences, the rich, magical world of Japanese literature. Being among the...

Japanese culture has long been steeped with influence and belief in the supernatural, with many of their practices  just like in many other cultures  revolving around these supernatural beliefs. As such, the influence of the supernatural has found its way into many aspects of Japanese living from formalities to pleasantries, business to pleasure and perhaps the most significant reflection of their supernatural influences, the rich, magical world of Japanese literature. Being among the...