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Asian Studies

Major Research Tools

  • Index

    Coverage: 1971-present.

    Index of Western-language publications on topics relating to Asia.

  • Index

    Time period covered: 1450 to present; Publication coverage: 1954 to present.

    Indexes journal articles, book reviews, and dissertations on the history of the world, except the United States and Canada. Subjects include diplomatic history, economics, international relations, and political science.

Other Suggested Research Tools

  • Full-text

    News and other information on politics, the arts, business, education, etc. in Asia.

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    Gateway

    A digital collection of seminal South Asian reference and research materials, including historical dictionaries, photographs, maps, data, books, and newspapers.

  • Images of urban and rural life in colonial Taiwan from 1937-1941. Detailed annotations provide information on Taiwan's material culture.

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    Features independent and contemporary films from Asia and the Pacific Islands. Includes overview of film history, analyses of significant films, and interviews with film directors. Some films can be viewed online.

  • Gateway

    Searchable catalog of Internet resources for academic research on modern East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Sites included cover a broad range of disciplines, including economics, gender studies, religion, politics, and history.

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    Collection of written and photographed experiences of Europeans and Americans who traveled to Southeast Asia during the period of imperialism.