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Berkshire Encyclopedia of China: Modern and Historic Views of the World's Newest and Oldest Global Power
The first multi-volume, multi-authored encyclopedia of China to be published outside China itself, Berkshire’s 800-entry, five-volume set offers authoritative articles from well-known Chinese and Western scholars on the arts, belief systems, business, communications, cuisines, demographics, education, law and politics, leadership, minority groups, natural disasters, natural resources, regional and international relations, social welfare, technology, and the changing roles of women. Additionally, there are broad thematic essays that serve as anchors or touchstones for the work as a whole coupled with short entries about people, events, concepts, and material goods. There are articles on important organizations and companies, as well as on sports, festivals, and aspects of popular culture with coverage current through the 2008 Olympics.
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East Asia and the United States; an Encyclopedia of Relations since 1784.
Covers people, events, disputes, treaties, agreements, and other issues involved in more than 200 years of interaction between the two parts of the world.
CALL NUMBER: Ref DS 518.8 .E22 2002


Encyclopedia of Asian History
Produced by the estimable Asia Society, the 3,000 original articles provide in depth material on Asian history, geography, politics, cultures, and people.
CALL NUMBER: Ref DS 31 .E53 1988


Encyclopedia of Contemporary Chinese Culture
Information on the themes and people prominent in the present-day China. A wide definition of "culture" is in play in these books, from literature to various art forms and media to health, religion, customs, and more.
CALL NUMBER: Ref DS 779.23 .E5 2005


Encyclopedia of Contemporary Japanese Culture
Focusing on Japan, this encyclopedia covers current themes and people in the areas of literature, art, media to health, religion, and customs.
CALL NUMBER: Ref DS 822.5 .E516 2002


Encyclopedia of Modern Asia
This comprehensive, multidisciplinary encyclopedia offers in-depth coverage of 33 Asian nations focusing on the period from 1850 to the present. Among the topics covered are history, politics, geography, religion, technology, education, science, and relations with the United States. Sidebars present extracts from historical documents, literature, poetry, and drama. Numerous photographs, maps, and tables.
CALL NUMBER: Ref DS 4 .E53 2002


Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan
The "Kodansha", a nine-volume set, remains the definitive entree into Japanese history, society, and culture.
CALL NUMBER: Ref DS 805 .K633 1983

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Dictionary of Chinese Symbols

CALL NUMBER: Ref DS 721 .E32613 1996

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Chinese Reader's Manual; a Handbook of Biographical, Historical, Mythological, and General Literary Reference

CALL NUMBER: Ref DS 733 .M3 1968

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Columbia Chronologies of Asian History and Culture
With more than thirty chronologies covering the nations of East, Southeast, South, and Central Asia, this reference book contains more information on Asian history than any other English-language chronological reference work. Each entry is clearly dated and, unlike most chronologies found in standard history texts, the entries are complete and detailed enough to provide virtually a sequential history of the vast and rich span of Asian cultures.
CALL NUMBER: Ref DS33 .C63 2000

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Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library
http://coombs.anu.edu.au/WWWVL-AsianStudies.html
Over 15 years of continuous service to the online community, now hosted by the European University Institute, Florence, Italy.

Association for Asian Studies
http://www.aasianst.org/
The professional society in Asian Studies offers scholars, students, and all others with an interest in Asia a variety of information and publications. The Journal of Asian Studies is published by the Association, and tables of contents and selected full-text of articles are available on the site. There is also a readily found and useful page of links and resources.

H-Asia: Asian History & Studies
http://www.h-net.org/~asia/
Offers access to current research and teaching interests; discussion of new articles, books, papers, approaches, methods and tools of analysis.

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Asia Society: The Weekly Fix
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=217827005&subMediaType=Audio
Headlines, updated weekly, on Asian arts, culture, policy, business, and education

Asia Pacific Forum
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=203167177&subMediaType=Audio
A weekly progressive radio show from WBAI devoted to Asian and Asian American politics and culture.

New York Times - Asia Pacific
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/world/asia/
The Asian news section of the Times website.

Library.PressDisplay
http://library.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/viewer.aspx
Provides two month's issues of newspapers in full-text facsimile, including most or all of the nations in the Asian region; use "Select Title" link to choose country and title.

Reuters Asia: Business News Audio Podcast
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=183079741&subMediaType=Audio
Business news from Asia specifically focusing on media and technology.

iTunes U - HISTORY - Asian [Podcast]
The main iTunes University page for audio and video podcasts Asian history from places like the Center for Strategic & International Studies, MIT, Stanford, the Asia Society.

CSIS Center for Strategic & International Studies - Regional Studies - Asia [Podcast]
Detailed regional and country-specific analyses of conflicts, alliances, and challenges.

iTunes U - SOCIETY - Asian Studies [Podcast]
The main iTunes U location for audio and video podcasts on Asian society from American Public Media, Australian National University, Asia Society, and Bowdoin College.

Metropolitan Museum of Art - Asian Art [Podcast]
Audio and video podcasts centered on the Asian art holdings and special exhibitions of the Museum of Modern Art.