Asian Studies
Introduction
This page lists resources of interest to Asian Studies. As defined in the Preface to the Encyclopedia of Modern Asia (listed below), Asia is the area that includes the subregions of East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and the West-Southwest Asia. Geographically this has Japan in the East, Turkey in the West; Kazakhstan in the North to Indonesia in the South. Nation age ranges from several thousand years old to nation states that are brand new.
Bibliographies | Chronologies | Philosophy & Religion |
Encyclopedias | Art, Literature, & Music | Web Sites |
Cultural & Other Information |
Bibliographies
Bibliographies can provide valuable articles relevant to research topics.
- Bibliography of Asian Studies. Z3001.B49 Storage Access & Bound Journals
Excellent for specialist articles in humanities and social science disciplines. - Handbook for Asian Studies Specialists: A Guide to Research Materials and Collection Building Tools. (CSU affiliates only)
While the target audience is librarians, researchers will find this book useful for identifying resources on Asian Studies topics. Many items listed are in Asian languages.
Encyclopedias
The books listed in the sections below are available in Morgan Library Reference.
- Encyclopedia of Asian History. 4 vols. DS31 .E53 1988 Ref
Includes Southwest Asia along with other regions. - Encyclopedia of China. DS705 .P47 1999 Ref
A useful single volume work emphasizing history and culture. - Encyclopedia of European and Asian Regional Geology. QE 260 .E53 1997 Ref
Articles about the geography, history of geologic exploration, present centers of activity, etc. - Encyclopedia of Modern Asia. 6 vols. DS 4 .L48 2002 Ref
Over 2,600 entries and "1,300 illustrations, tables, and sidebars of mainly primary-source materials; 90 maps." - Encyclopedia of World Political Systems. 2 vols. JF51 .D465 2000 Ref
Arranged by continent and nation. - International Historical Statistics: Africa, Asia and Oceania, 1750 --2000. HA4675 .M552 2003 Ref
Generally arranged by topic and country. - Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan. 9 vols. and supplement. DS805 .K633 1983 Ref
Thorough treatment of all aspects of Japanese society and culture. - Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World. 4 vols. DS35.53 .O95 1995 Ref
Detailed articles on all aspects of modern Islam.
Cultural & Other Information By Country or Culture
Here are some resources to learn about cultures by culture or region.
- Consumer Asia. HC 411 .C66
Statistical source about the economy, regional marketing parameters, and consumer market material. - Countries and Their Cultures. 4 vols. GN 307 .C68 2001 Ref
Contains information about the culture, location, linguistic affiliation, history, daily life, social issues, gender roles, families, religion, arts, etc. Bibliographies. - Cultural Atlas of India: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka. DS 521 .J6 1996 Ref
Information on physical and cultural background, past, arts, religion, etc. Many illustrations in color. - Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia [year] HC 244 .A1 .E293 Ref Desk
Extensive overview of each country, with sections on physical geography, history, economy, statistical survey, directory, bibliography, and much more. - Encyclopedia of Contemporary Japanese Culture. DS 822.5 .E516 2002 Ref
Multiple topics covering a wide range--films, music, politics, etc. - Encyclopedia of World Cultures. V. 3 South Asia, V. 5 East and Southeast Asia. GN 307 .E53 1991 Ref Electronic version is also available; EWConline
Entries are by cultural group. Discusses location, history, family life, sociopolitical organization, religion, etc. - Far East and Australasia [year]. DS 1 .F3 Ref Desk
Extensive overview of each country, with sections on physical geography, history, economy, statistical survey, directory, bibliography, and much more. - The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Women's Issues Worldwide: Asia and Oceania. HQ 1726 .G74 2003 Ref
Outlines of topics such as education, employment, family, health, etc. related to women in the country. - The Middle East and North Africa [year]. DS 49 .M5 Ref Desk
Extensive overview of each country, with sections on physical geography, history, economy, statistical survey, directory, bibliography, and much more. - South Asia [year]. DS 331 .S6518 Ref Desk
Extensive overview of each country, with sections on physical geography, history, economy, statistical survey, directory, bibliography, and much more. - The Southeast Asia Handbook. HC 441 .S687 2001
Discusses "a defined range of facts and issues." - Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life. Volume 3 Asia and Oceania. GN 333 .W67 1998 v. 3 Ref Online version also available; WECDLonline
Cultural groups are linked with information on location, language, folklore, religion, living conditions, clothing, food, work, etc. - Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies. Vol. 3 Asia & the Pacific. HC 15 .W675 2002 v. 3 Ref
Provides country overview with details on the different sectors of the economy. - Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations: Asia & Oceania. Available online
Information on many aspects of each nation, covering political aspects, agriculture, industry, and much more.
Chronologies
Chronologies are documents that display an arrangement of events in order of their occurrence.
- Columbia Chronologies of Asian History and Culture. DS33 .C63 2000 Ref
Detailed time lines for East, Southeast, South, and Central Asia. - A Political Chronology of Central, South and East Asia. DS 327.5 .P65 2001 Ref
Country by country chronological listing with exact dates when known. - A Political Chronology of South-East Asia and Oceania. DS 525.7 .P65 2001 Ref
Country by country chronological listing with exact dates when known.
Art, Literature, & Music
Here are some useful sources about the arts.
- Dictionary of Art. 34 vols. N31 .D5 1996 Ref
Extensive articles on art throughout the world. - Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World. 3 vols. NA208 .E53 1997 Ref
Detailed descriptions of local domestic architecture. - Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. 10 vols. ML100 .G16 1998 Ref
Includes volumes on Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East Asia. - New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. 29 vols. ML100 .N48 2001 Ref
This standard source has detailed articles on music of individual societies and cultures. - Reference Guide to World Literature. 2 vols. PN524 .R44 2003 Ref
Introductory information on key authors worldwide. - World Authors. PN451 .W....Ref
This series concentrates upon 1950-2000.
Philosophy & Religion
These are some resources about philosophy & religion for the genre.
- Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy. B 121 .E53 2001 Ref
Thinkers and ideas in Asian philosophy. - Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion: Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Zen. BL1005 .L4813 1989 Ref
Short articles on all aspects of Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, and Hinduism. - Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World . BP40.E525 2004 Ref
A highly detailed publication with an online option. - Great Thinkers of the Eastern World: the great thinkers and the philosophical and religious classics of China, India, Japan, Korea, and the world of Islam. B5005 .G74 1995 Ref
Covers China, India, Japan, Korea, and Islam.
Web Sites
These Web sites have varying amounts of information concerning Asian Studies. Some have links out to other Web sites. As in all research, be sure to carefully evaluate what you find.
- American Oriental Society
"Links of interest to Orientalists." - H-Asia Discussion Network (Asia-Pacific Network)
Links to electronic journals and many other sites. - Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library. Australian National University.
Australian academic site with many links. - Association for Asian Studies
Numerous links to relevant sites. - Digital South Asia Library
Many links to full text sources. - NCTAsia.org
- National Consortium for Teaching about Asia. Information for teachers. Programs, links, information by state.
- Current News
Thorough compilation of full text news, including wire services and broadcast transcripts from around the world.
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