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Society & History Special Reports
Documenting Desis: An Interview with Shebana Coelho
Shebana Coelho is the producer of Desi: South Asians in New York, a documentary that explores one of New York's most diverse ethnic communities. The film aired on Channel 13 WNET New York on Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 PM as part of a PBS series celebrating Asian American history month.
The Indian Community in Trinidad: An Interview with Viranjini Munasinghe
Viranjini Munasinghe is Associate Professor of Anthropology and Asian American Studies at Cornell University and the author of a new book that examines the politics of racial and cultural identity in Trinidad's Indian community.
Confessions of Imperial Army Soldiers from Japan's War Against China
This documentary features 14 veterans of the Imperial Army testifying
to their brutal participation in Japan's 15-year war against China.
AsiaSource spoke with Director Matsui Minoru and Producer Oguri Ken'ichi about this
powerful historical record.
Women in Afghanistan
The plight of women in Afghanistan has been given a great deal of attention in the international media recently, with particular focus on harsh restrictions under Taliban rule. While the appointment of two women in the interim government represents an improvement, many Afghan women still lack access to healthcare and education. Keep track of new developments with this special report.
The Drug Trade in Central Asia
The "Golden Crescent" (Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran) and the former Soviet republics of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan, play a central role in the global heroin trade. Access commentary, news stories, online reports, and multimedia, along with international resources and conferences and papers, in this special report.
Asian Religions Resource
Almost every major world religion finds significant representation in Asia. AsiaSource has put together a number of helpful resources that explore the diversity and breadth of Asian religions both in Asia and throughout the world.
Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini In light of the recent elections and reforms in Iran, we look back to Iran’s recent past and follow the career of one of Iran’s most recognized leaders of the previous century.
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Survey: Americans Look at Asia The Henry Luce Foundation and Potomac Associates have released a new survey examining U.S. opinions of Asia. The report addresses U.S. national interests, economic and security issues, and much more.
Society & History Books  | The History Atlas of Asia
Ian Barnes and Robert Hudson
Here is the first comprehensive atlas of Asia's history told from the perspective of its people. From the world's oldest civilizations to the eve of twenty-first century world dominance, Asia's rich legacy is brought to life through word and image in this single volume. With handsome graphics and cutting-edge maps to illuminate the lively text, The History Atlas of Asia provides a uniquely authoritative and entertaining examination of Asia's distinct development... |
 | Nation and Religion: Perspectives on Europe and Asia
Peter Van Der Veer (Editor), Hartmut Lehmann (Editor)
"Does modernity make religion politically irrelevant? This collection of essays challenges the prevailing view. This book focuses on four societies: India, Japan, Britain, and the Netherlands. It shows that religion and nationalism in these societies combined to produce such notions as the nation being chosen for a historical task (imperialism, for example), the possibility of national revival, and political leadership as a form of salvation... |
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