Thursday, March 24, 2011

Catalouge of Divine Books.

Catalouge of Divine Books.
 
                                                                                               Catalouge of Divine Books.
 
 
 
 
 
                                                      Lala Murari Lal Chharia Oriental Series
 

 No.1. Srimad Bhagavatam  with the text of Sridhar with  Visisitaadvaita   and  Dvaita Readings Vol. I.
           Skandhas 1-7./ Ed.by T.R.Krishnacharya,,,Delhi,Divine Books. ISBN.978-81-920763-0-0,(vol.I)
           ISBN.978-81-920763-2-4 (Set). Lala Murari Lal Chharia Oriental Series No.1. Rs.400.
 
No.2. Srimad Bhagavatam  with the text of Sridhar with  Visisitaadvaita   and  Dvaita Readings Vol. 2.
           Skandhas 8-12./ Ed.by T.R.Krishnacharya,,,Delhi,Divine Books,ISBN.978-81-920763-1-7.(Vol.II.)
            ISBN.978-81-920763-2-4 (Set) Lala Murari Lal Chharia Oriental Series No.2.. Rs.400
 
 
 
                                                   Divine Buddhist Texts and Studies Series. 
 
 
No.3.The Life of Buddha by Ashvaghosha  Bodhisattva. Translatedfrom Chinese into English/Samuel Beal.
          ISBN.978-93-  81218-14-3.   Delhi.Divine Books.                (Divine Buddhist Texts and Studies Series) Rs.450-00

No.4. Buddhist Suttas/ Eng.Trans.T.W.Rhys Davids. ISBN.978-93-81218-02-0        Delhi.Divine Books.   (Divine Buddhist Texts and Studies Series.4)  Rs.450-00

 
No.6.Buddha-Carita.Eng.Trans.E.B.Cowell. ISBN978-93-81218-04-4.         Delhi.Divine Books.       (Divine Buddhist Texts and Studies Series.6)    Rs.300.00 
 
No.11..The Lotus Sutra-Being an english translation of Saddharma-Pundrika Sutra/Trans.H.Kern.,Delhi.Divine Books.
          ISBN.978-93-81218-01-3              (Divine Buddhist Texts and Studies Series.11)    Rs.450-00
 
 
Please send us your valuable orders.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thanking You
 
Varun Gupta
 
Divine Books
40/5, Shakti Nagar,
Delhi 110007
India
 
Ph. No. 011 42351 493
divinebooksindia@gmail.com

Fw: H-ASIA: China Field Seminar: Northeast China including Beijing &Shanghai, Jun 19-Jul 10, 2011

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To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 9:11 PM
Subject: H-ASIA: China Field Seminar: Northeast China including Beijing
&Shanghai, Jun 19-Jul 10, 2011


> H-ASIA
> March 24, 2011
>
> China Field Seminar: Northeast China including Beijing and Shanghai (June
> 19-July 10, 2011)
>
> ***********************************************************************
> From: H-Net Announcements <announce@MAIL.H-NET.MSU.EDU>
>
> China Field Seminar: Northeast China including Beijing and Shanghai (June
> 19-July 10, 2011)
>
> Location: China
> Summer Program Date: 2011-03-31 (in 7 days)
> Date Submitted: 2011-03-21
> Announcement ID: 184036
>
> This multidisciplinary, three-week China field seminar from June 19 to
> July 10, 2011 is open to college and university humanities and social
> science teachers at two-year and four-year colleges and universities. It
> co-sponsored by the Asian Studies Development Program, a joint program of
> the East-West Center and University of Hawaii; the Ministry of Education
> in China; and Peking University. The field seminar will focus on modern
> Chinese history, culture and politics.
>
> An excursion into Northeast China will be bracketed by several days in
> Beijing and Shanghai. In Northeast China (dongbei), participants will
> visit Harbin considered one of China's most beautiful cities, Daqing noted
> for its oil, gas and petrochemical industries, and Yanji, a city just
> across the border from North Korea. The cultural contributions of
> Chinese-Korean and Chinese-Russian minorities will be studied and
> experienced.
>
> The program is generously funded by the Chinese Ministry of Education and
> a grant from the Freeman Foundation. Participants are responsible for
> their international airfare and a $750 program fee. The deadline for
> applying is March 31, 2011.
>
> For a detailed description of the program and application information,
> please see the ASDP website at: www.eastwestcenter.org/education.
>
> Dr. Elizabeth Buck
> Asian Studies Development Program
> East-West Center
> 808-944-7315; 808-944-7070 (fax)
> Email: bucke@eastwestcenter.org
> Visit the website at
> http://www.eastwestcenter.org/fileadmin/resources/education/asdp_pdfs/2011_ASDP__china_Field_Seminar__.pdf
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Position Chinese Hist., Bowdoin College, Mellon Postdoc Fellowship

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 9:18 PM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Chinese Hist., Bowdoin College, Mellon Postdoc
Fellowship


> H-ASIA
> March 24, 2011
>
> Position: Chinese History, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship, Bowdoin College
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42369
>
>
> Bowdoin College, History
>
> Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chinese History
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Maine, United States
> Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow
>
>
> Bowdoin College invites applications for a one-year, Andrew W. Mellon
> postdoctoral fellowship in Chinese history beginning in the fall of 2011.
> This fellowship, which may be extended for a second year, supports the
> academic careers of recent Ph.D.s with opportunities to continue their
> research while gaining valuable experience as teachers in a small liberal
> arts college setting. In particular, Bowdoin seeks scholars whose
> research and teaching can connect across disciplines. During the academic
> year, the Mellon Fellow is expected to teach three courses: a two-semester
> survey of Chinese history and a course in his/her area of specialization.
>
> Applicants for the Mellon fellowships must have completed their Ph.D. no
> earlier than January 1, 2009. Candidates who expect their Ph.D. by June
> 30, 2011 should provide documentation from their home institution
> confirming this schedule. Applicants must possess a demonstrated
> commitment to excellence in teaching and research.
>
> Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Applications should
> consist of a completed application profile, cover letter, curriculum
> vitae, writing sample (maximum 25 pages), the names of three referees and
> proof of Ph.D. or letter substantiating that all degree requirements have
> been met. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to apply.
>
> The fellowship carries a stipend of $50,000 plus benefits, as well as a
> $5,000 research and travel fund.
>
> Review of applications will begin April 15, 2011 and continue until the
> position is filled.
>
> A highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse
> student body made up of 29% students of color, 3% International students
> and approximately 15% first generation college students, Bowdoin College
> is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity
> employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and
> contribute to the cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic diversity of our
> college. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race,
> creed, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation,
> veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in
> our education programs. For further information about the college
> please visit our website: http://www.bowdoin.edu
>
>
> Contact: Online application questions: Amy Bai, abai@bowdoin.edu
>
> Other inquiries: Josephine C Johnson, Academic Department Coordinator,
> jjohnso2@bowdoin.edu
>
> Website: https://careers.bowdoin.edu
> Primary Category: Asian History / Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: None
> Posting Date: 03/23/2011
> Closing Date 04/15/2011
>
>
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Position Chinese Art, Tufts Univ., Lecturer pt-time

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 9:27 PM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Chinese Art, Tufts Univ., Lecturer pt-time


> H-ASIA
> Mach 24, 2011
>
>
> Position: Chinese Art, Part-time Lecturer, Tufts University
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42354
>
> Tufts University, Art and Art History
>
> Part-time Lecturer Chinese art
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Massachusetts, United States
> Position: Lecturer
>
>
> Part-time Lecturer - Chinese art, spring 2012. To teach an
> undergraduate/graduate-level class in the history of Chinese art, either
> broadly or narrowly focused. College level teaching and Ph.D. preferred.
>
>
> Contact: Apply with letter, CV, sample course syllabi, and names/addresses
> of three references to: Daniel Abramson, Chair, Department of Art & Art
> History, 11 Talbot Avenue, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications
> begins May 1, 2011 and continues until the position is filled. Tufts
> University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are
> committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of
> underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
>
> Website: http://ase.tufts.edu/art
> Primary Category: Art and Art History
>
> Secondary Categories: None
> Posting Date: 03/23/2011
> Closing Date 06/19/2011
>
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Position Assoc Director, UC Education Abroad, Beijing

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 9:33 PM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Assoc Director, UC Education Abroad, Beijing


> H-ASIA
> March 24, 2011
>
>
> Position: University of California Education Abroad Program, Beijing,
> Associate Director
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42368
>
>
> University of California Education Abroad Program
>
> Associate Director
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: China
> Position: Director
>
>
> Associate Director
> University of California Education Abroad Program
> Beijing, China
>
>
> The University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) is a
> University of California system-wide academic program with a global
> network comprised of the Goleta, CA headquarters, UC campus
> representatives, UC faculty serving abroad and staff in 35 countries. In
> its nearly five-decade history, more than 75,000 students from all 10 UC
> campuses and international partners have participated in UCEAP programs
> throughout the world.
>
> The UCEAP Study Center in Beijing, China provides academic and student
> welfare support to UC students participating in a variety of academic
> exchange programs offered at Beijing Normal University and Peking
> University.
>
> UCEAP seeks an Associate Director with demonstrated ability to provide
> leadership and oversight of academic exchange programs to ensure
> achievement of the UCEAP mission. Responsible for a wide range of
> academic administration and student support services, including the
> following
> • Academic advising (ensuring students adhere to both UC and partner
> academic program requirements)
> • Student conduct, health and safety, and adjustment to life in China
> • Coordinates and conducts comprehensive student orientation sessions
> • Facilitates internships and independent study opportunities
> • Coordinates and may provide course instruction
> • Serves as the UC representative with Beijing partner universities, U.S.
> embassy, other study abroad programs, and local organizations
> • Promotes and maintains strong relationships with the host universities,
> faculty, and staff
> • Supervises and mentors Study Center staff
> • Assumes overall responsibility for the planning and management of a
> range of administrative operations and ensures effective and efficient use
> of Study Center resources
> • Participates in strategic planning and program development initiatives
> to expand and build upon UCEAP's reputation of academic excellence
>
> As the principal source of support and guidance for students who are
> undergoing the stress in adapting to an unfamiliar academic and cultural
> environment, the Associate Director must be on call 24/7.
>
> Qualifications:
> Minimum of five years of experience in higher education program
> administration or equivalent combination of training and work experience.
> Demonstrated leadership abilities to manage a broad range of operational,
> academic and student welfare and conduct issues. Knowledge of emergency
> planning to respond to safety, security and health issues, as they affect
> students abroad. Fluency in Chinese and English with strong professional
> writing/speaking skills required. Knowledge of Chinese and U.S. cultures
> and higher educational systems. M.A. in related field required. PhD and
> experience in the field of study abroad preferred.
>
> Primary consideration will be given to applications received by April 25,
> 2011. Thereafter, open until filled.
>
> For further information including a detailed job description and how to
> apply go to http://apptrkr.com/183765 AA, EOE.
>
>
>
>
>
> jeid-b43c735631bd59ed9cb36bb73ee5a5ce
>
>
> Contact: http://apptrkr.com/183765
>
> Website: http://apptrkr.com/183765
> Primary Category: Management and Leadership Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: None
> Posting Date: 03/23/2011
> Closing Date 06/21/2011
>
>
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Position Japanese Art, Clark Ctr for Japanese Art & Culture,, Curatorial Internship

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 9:30 PM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Japanese Art, Clark Ctr for Japanese Art &
Culture,, Curatorial Internship


> H-ASIA
> Mach 24, 2011
>
>
> Position: Japanese Art and Culture, Curatorial Internship, Clark Center
> for Japanese Art and Culture, Hanford, CA
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42357
>
>
> Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture
>
> Curatorial Internship
>
>
> Institution Type: Nonprofit
> Location: California, United States
> Position: Temporary
>
>
> The Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture in Hanford, California, is
> now accepting applications for its curatorial intern program. The
> internship will begin on an agreed date in early 2012 and will last for
> one year.
>
> The program offers a tremendous opportunity for training and hands-on
> experience in multiple aspects of museum management, including art
> registration, handling and storage, record keeping and research,
> acquisitions and loans, installation and presentation to the public,
> maintaining a reference library. Interns will be exposed to a wide range
> of subjects and media, broadening and deepening their knowledge of diverse
> aspects of Japanese art usually not taught at university. The internship
> will culminate with the intern's production of an exhibition around the
> end of the internship.
>
> The internship is a 12 month position, and offers on-site housing with
> utilities included, a car for local use, an $18,000 stipend and a $2,000
> research grant.
>
> The ideal candidate would be a graduate student in Japanese art history
> with a working knowledge of Japanese who wishes to pursue a museum or
> academic career. Previous Clark Center interns have received appointments
> at such prestigious institutions as the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the
> Victoria and Albert Museum, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Peabody-Essex
> Museum, the University of Heidelberg, the Sagami Women's University, and
> the State Art Collections, Dresden.
>
>
> Contact: To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, a
> writing sample, and one letter of recommendation to:
>
> Barbara McCasland
> Assistant to the Director
> The Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture
> 15770 Tenth Avenue
> Hanford, CA 93230
> USA
>
>
> Applications are also accepted via email (pdf preferred) at
> mccasland@ccjac.org, though we may subsequently request follow-up
> materials in hard copy.
>
>
> Please note: Applications must be received by April 15, 2011.
>
>
>
> Website: www.ccjac.org
> Primary Category: Japanese History / Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: Art and Art History
>
> Posting Date: 03/23/2011
> Closing Date 04/15/2011
>
>
>
> The H-Net Job Guide is a service to the profession provided by H-Net. The
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Fw: H-ASIA: REMINDER about signatures on posts

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 12:43 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: REMINDER about signatures on posts


> H-ASIA
> March 24, 2011
>
> A GENTLE REMINDER TO OUR POSTERS--employment of signatures
> **********************************************************************
> From Frank Conlon <conlon@uw.edu>
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> Each of our line editors must invest some time preparing each post for
> distribution to H-ASIA. In the recent past, we have found that a number
> of incoming posts contain no signature. While sometimes we can deduce
> the 'name' of the poster from other evidence, we usually cannot guess
> about the poster's location, institutional affiliation (if relevant) or
> occupation, eg. independent scholar.
>
> PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE. When sending a post to H-ASIA would you please
> ensure that a suitable `signature' is attached. Something such as this
> would be fine:
>
> Your name
> Your institution
> Your location
>
> On the other hand, it will also be a great favor if you do not weigh down
> the post with a "signature file" that includes many lines of other content
> such as your favorite quotation from some learned sage...
>
> Thank you,
>
> Frank
>
> Frank F. Conlon
> Professor Emeritus University of Washington
> Co-editor, H-ASIA
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Fw: H-ASIA: REVIEW Pidhainy on Prideaux et al, Cultural & Heritage Tourism in Asia & Pacific

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 2:52 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: REVIEW Pidhainy on Prideaux et al, Cultural & Heritage
Tourism in Asia & Pacific


> H-ASIA
> March 24, 2011
>
> Book Review (orig pub. H-Travel) by Ihor Pidhainy on B. Prideaux, Dallen
> J. Timothy, K. S. Chon, eds. _Cultural and Heritage Tourism in Asia and
> the Pacific_
>
> (x-post H-Review)
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Staff <revhelp@mail.h-net.msu.edu>
>
> B. Prideaux, Dallen J. Timothy, K. S. Chon, eds. Cultural and
> Heritage Tourism in Asia and the Pacific. Routledge, 2008. viii +
> 330 pp. $120.00 (cloth), ISBN 978-0-415-36673-1.
>
> Reviewed by Ihor Pidhainy
> Marietta College
> Published on H-Travel (March, 2011)
> Commissioned by Guillaume P. De Syon
>
> _Cultural and Heritage Tourism in Asia and the Pacific_ serves as a
> good introduction to many of the issues that tourism studies deal
> with today, from questions of authenticity to the management and
> marketing of heritage sites. The editors all have expertise in the
> field: Bruce Prideaux is a professor in the School of Business at
> James Cook University, Dallen Timothy is a professor in the School of
> Community Resources and Development at Arizona State University, and
> Kaye Chon is a professor in the School of Hospitality and Tourism at
> Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The strengths of this collection
> of articles are that it is comprehensive in its topics, that it is
> far-reaching in its explorations of Asian cultures, and that it
> incorporates the research of almost forty authors from various
> disciplines and a variety of countries. The shortcomings are an
> uneveness in the quality of the papers and a shortage of
> illustrations and images, which would have enhanced the written text.
> That being said, this book serves as an excellent introduction to
> the field, specifically with Asia Pacific as its focus.
>
> The book collects together twenty-two papers, including the
> introduction and conclusion by Prideaux and Timothy. Many of the
> papers were presented at a conference and previously published in two
> issues of _Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research_ (2004); however
> a number of additional papers were added to this book. The body of
> the work is subdivided into four major parts: authenticity--the
> search for the real; the impacts of tourism on culture and heritage;
> planning, managing, and enterprise; and marketing.
>
> The introduction explains the four sections of the work and also
> discusses major trends in tourism studies. The first part deals with
> the ever tricky question of authenticity. As the editors note: "What
> is consistent in the debate on authenticity is its inconsistency" (p.
> 6). The second section concerns how tourism impacts heritage and
> culture--the "hangover" question concerning to what extent the party
> was worth it. The consistent answer here is that change is inherent
> with tourism and even the "purest" forms of heritage are altered
> within the framework of the marketplace. The third section deals
> with the practical/business aspects of handling heritage tourism.
> This section differs greatly from the first two sections, as the
> question becomes not whether to tour but how to tour most
> effectively. The final section deals with how to sell one's
> particular tourist site and nicely matches section 3. Prideaux and
> Timothy then discuss the major themes of tourism studies, which to a
> great extent concern the who and how of dealing with heritage. Nine
> categories are drawn up: authenticity, interpretation, heritage
> contestation, social exclusion, contested space, personal heritage,
> control, preservation, and management. Each of these themes is
> returned to throughout the volume.
>
> The first set of essays grouped under the heading of authenticity
> consists of a general introduction to authenticity and six papers
> which serve as case studies. Tazim Jamal and Steve Hill suggest
> definitions for what is authentic. They build upon the work of Dean
> MacCannell and others to develop their framework, which consists of
> three aspects (time, space, and approach) and three dimensions of
> authenticity (objective/real, constructive/sociopolitical,
> personal/phenomenological). They then describe how this works by
> plugging in various topics, such as specific tourist sites, tourist
> products, or general objects (e.g., country music) to produce what is
> considered authentic. Finally, they examine two aboriginal tourist
> sites in Australia as case studies for the Asia Pacific region. Anna
> Carr follows with an article that examines the ideal tourist and
> M??ori heritage sites in regard to authenticity. Carr notes the
> importance for the tourist industry of working with the M??ori and
> other members of the community "to ensure the authenticity and
> integrity of the culture or cultures ... are not compromised" (p.
> 45). Paul Leung Kin Hang's article on the traditional form of
> Chinese musical performance known as _nanyin_ (southern sound) argues
> that heritage tourism can actually revivify and preserve cultural
> heritage that is on the verge of disappearing. Eric Laws and Grace
> Pan follow with an essay on heritage tourism in Asia from the
> perspective of historical time. Using Lionel Casson's _Travel in the
> Ancient World_ (1994) as a guide, they argue that contemporary
> heritage sites in Asia would benefit tremendously from an examination
> of the tourism industry in the past. Ros Derrett and Justin St.
> Vincent Welch examine the authentic in the context of isolated,
> iconic farm sheds along a highway in New South Wales. This tourist
> "site," as the authors note, is distinct in its construction: it is
> an iconic image that Australians hold of the outback, and it is
> representative of the ordinary farming class. R. W. (Bill) Carter
> examines the problems of tourism growth in a case study of the
> Boracay Islands in the Philippines. In particular, he notes how
> negative environmental and social impacts were a result of "a lack of
> preparedness for rapid sporadic growth" (p. 101). The varied
> approaches these papers take on the theme of authenticity is seen in
> the wide array and variety of players involved in heritage tourism
> and the difficulty involved in defining the term "authentic."
>
> The second set of essays deals with the impact that tourists and
> tourism have on heritage. The five essays can be divided into two
> types: those which deal with developed societies and those which deal
> with indigenous or primitive societies. This bald characterization
> points out what is of interest and what kind of tourists are involved
> in what. The two "developed" examples are taken from Japan and Hong
> Kong. Malcolm J. M. Cooper, Masakatsu Ogata, and Jeremy S. Eades
> note that cultural heritage preservation in Japan tends to value form
> over the actual object and the incorporation of foreign culture in
> theme parks. A second example is in Pamela S. Y. Ho and Bob
> McKercher's paper on the management of heritage resources in Hong
> Kong. Three of the papers in this section deal with how locals
> manage their own culture. Christine Vogt et al. discuss the views of
> Alaskans on Kodiak Island in regard to both the positive and negative
> effects of tourism. Alison J. McIntosh, Frania Kanara Zygadlo, and
> Hirini Matunga examine Maori tourism through the prism of Mao
> cultural values and epistemology. This paper in particular serves as
> a nice case study of how cultural outlooks change one's perspective
> on heritage and tourism. Ilika Chakravarty's paper deals with the
> complexities of heritage studies of Sindhudurg Fort, India. The
> locals here both desire and fear heritage tourism, which is
> economically uplifting but also transforming in its effects.
> Finally, R. W. Carter and R. J. S. Beeton's paper constructs a theory
> of tourist impact on heritage culture and a proposed model for
> curbing its negative impacts. This paper's theoretical implications
> are important in consideration of the other papers.
>
> The third set of essays concerns the management of heritage tourist
> sites. Four of the papers deal with specific places, while one deals
> with how to make cultural sites accessible to people with
> disabilities. The first three papers deal with sites in China. Jing
> Li analyzes the complexity of the question of modernity in the
> Chinese context by examining the Dai, a minority people whose culture
> heritage is very different from that of the Han Chinese. Their
> heritage site is managed by the state with great approval by the
> indigenous community, who desire modernity and access it through
> commodifying themselves as a unique unchanging product. Sandra Leong
> and Hilary du Cros's paper is a critique of a proposal for the
> further development of an area that is home to another indigenous
> people, the Mosuo, whose matrilineal culture is of enticing interest
> to outsiders. Dianne Dredge's paper discusses what she describes as
> the "global-local dialectic" in the development of a site in Hangzhou
> dedicated to Liangzhu culture (the name given to a Neolithic culture
> found here and elsewhere in China). These three papers underscore
> the complexity of state management of heritage sites that are either
> indigenous or prehistoric. The two papers that follow deal with the
> specifics of management for tourists. Shane Pegg and Norma J. Stumbo
> discuss the need to make tourist sites accessible to physically
> challenged persons. Douglas G. Pearce and Raewan Tan examine how
> distribution channels work, distinguishing tourist sites in New
> Zealand by type of tourist (group or individual). In particular,
> they discuss Wellington, the capital, and Rotorua, a Maori resort.
>
> The final section deals with how to more effectively market tourist
> sites. Glenn F. Ross presents a rich paper on senior heritage
> tourism: he examines the reasons seniors travel and the ways they
> travel, and he presents a structural model to explain this. Donald
> E. Hawkins examines what a World Heritage Site is, how such sites can
> be made into competitive clusters, and how this might be implemented
> in Indonesia. Warwick Frost examines a non-European heritage site in
> Australia, Pearl Luggers, Broome. He notes how the company offers a
> rich understanding of the complexities (and exploitations) of the
> earlier history of pearl gathering, and contrasts this with the
> general "conservative Eurocentric view of Australia's history and
> culture" seen at other sites (p. 313).
>
> The last paper in this section and the conclusion to this book is
> also by Timothy and Prideaux. They review four important underlying
> foundations examined in this work: the immensity of heritage
> resources, the impact and unacceptable change that tourism wrought,
> the notion of heritage branding, and the issue of of power and
> politics as a dynamic in heritage culture. After exploring these in
> some detail, and focusing on how empowerment of locals (in whatever
> form this takes) comes about, the editors return to authenticity,
> suggesting that it is "virtually impossible to achieve in the modern
> world" (p. 319).
>
> The book thus comes full circle. It is my opinion that the editors
> are correct in claiming that they have presented a rich study of a
> wide range of important themes in tourism studies. The
> appropriateness and importance of Asia Pacific in this field is also
> noted. The weaknesses of this volume mentioned above should not
> distract those interested in making use of an area-focused work with
> numerous interesting case studies. The book is recommended both for
> scholars in the field and for classroom use.
>
> Citation: Ihor Pidhainy. Review of Prideaux, B.; Timothy, Dallen J.;
> Chon, K. S., eds., _Cultural and Heritage Tourism in Asia and the
> Pacific_. H-Travel, H-Net Reviews. March, 2011.
> URL: https://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=25033
>
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> Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States
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Fw: H-ASIA: CFP: Southeast World History Association Conference, 14-15 October, 2011

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Subject: H-ASIA: CFP: Southeast World History Association Conference, 14-15
October, 2011


> H-ASIA
> March 24, 2011
>
> Call for papers: 23rd Annual Southeast World History Association (SEWHA)
> Conference, Maryville, TN, October 14-15, 2011
> ************************************************************************
> From: Doug Sofer <doug.sofer@maryvillecollege.edu>
>
> 23rd Annual Meeting of the Southeast World History Association (SEWHA) -
> Maryville College (Tennessee) 14-15 October, 2011
>
> Keynote speaker: Merry Weisner-Hanks
>
> On October 14-15, 2011, Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee will
> host the Twenty-Third Annual Meeting of the Southeast World History
> Association (SEWHA), a regional affiliate of the World History
> Association. The conference will center around two major themes:
> "Decline & Fall" and "Teaching World History in the Age of Wikipedia."
> Panel and individual paper proposals concerning these or any other aspect
> of world history, broadly defined, are welcomed. In addition to
> traditional panel and individual paper proposals, we accept and encourage
> proposals for nontraditional formats such as roundtables, information
> sessions, interactive media, etc.
>
> The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 15, 2011.
>
> Proposals are welcome from scholars, educators, and students of world
> history at all levels and should not exceed 250 words. Please include
> contact information and affiliation for each presenter. For panel
> proposals, please be sure to include a short panel abstract as well as
> abstracts for individual papers. Submit proposals electronically to
> doug.sofer@maryvillecollege.edu or in hard copy to Dr. Doug Sofer /
> Maryville College / 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway / Maryville, Tennessee
> 37804.
>
> For additional information, please contact Doug Sofer at the email
> address listed above.
>
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> 12th oldest institution of higher learning in the South and maintains an
> affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Known for its academic
> rigor and its focus on the liberal arts, Maryville is where students come
> to stretch their minds and learn how to make a difference in the world.
> Learn more at http://www.maryvillecollege.edu .
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Japan's Post-Quake Economic Outlook

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Subject: H-ASIA: Japan's Post-Quake Economic Outlook


> H-ASIA
> Mar 25 2011
>
> Japan's Post-Quake Economic Outlook
> ******************************
> From: "Tracy Timmons-Gray" <ttimmonsgray@nbr.org>
>
> Dear H-Asia members,
>
> We would like to share with you some new and updated NBR resources on
> post-earthquake relief and impact. NBR has also made some recent
> research on Japan and nuclear energy free to access. Links and
> information are below.
>
> "Japan's Post-Quake Economic Outlook: Recovery and Reconstruction," an
> interview with William W. Grimes, National Asia Research Associate
>
> To better understand the economic impact of the recent tragedy in Japan,
> NBR spoke with National Asia Research Associate William W. Grimes
> (Boston University), an expert on the political economy of Japan and
> East Asia. Without downplaying the seriousness of events, Grimes
> explains the economic repercussions may not be as bad as some initially
> feared. He addresses what impact reconstruction spending will have on
> Japan's economy, how the global economy will be affected, and how the
> crisis with the Fukushima reactors may affect energy policy.
>
> Read the full interview at:
> http://www.nbr.org/research/activity.aspx?id=126
>
>
> Amidst Trial, Ties That Bind: Enduring Strength in the U.S.-Japan
> Alliance
>
> UPDATES ADDED - Over the course of the recent crisis, the United States
> and Japan have engaged in far-reaching cooperation, providing relief and
> aid to the affected areas of northeast Japan. Read a full account of
> Operation Tomodachi, the U.S. Armed Forces operation currently
> supporting disaster relief efforts in Japan, including PACOM Commander
> Admiral Robert Willard's trip to Japan.
>
> Link: http://www.nbr.org/research/activity.aspx?id=121
>
>
> "After the Quake: Implications for Japan's Political Future," an
> interview with Daniel Sneider, National Asia Research Associate
>
> To better understand the rapidly unfolding events in Japan and what this
> will mean for the nation's political future, NBR talked to Daniel
> Sneider (Stanford University), a National Asia Research Associate. Read
> the full interview to learn more about how Japan's divisive political
> parties are responding to the tragedy, how its leadership has performed
> during this crisis, and who are the stand-outs to guide its recovery.
>
> Read the full interview at:
> http://www.nbr.org/research/activity.aspx?id=124
>
>
> Upcoming Event - Engaging Asia 2011
>
> The March 30 half-day conference "Engaging Asia 2011: The 112th Congress
> and Post-Crisis Asia" will assemble high-level experts from government
> and academe to offer insight into the transformations underway in Asia
> and the implications for formulating U.S. policy, with emphasis on the
> role of Congress. Featured speakers include Ambassador Ron Kirk (USTR)
> and Congressman Rick Larsen (D-WA).
>
> To learn more and RSVP: http://www.nbr.org/research/activity.aspx?id=117
>
>
> Recent NBR research on Japan and nuclear energy (Free to access for a
> limited time)
>
> "A New Stage for the U.S.-Japan Alliance?" by Kenneth B. Pyle, Michael
> Finnegan, Michael J. Green, Kent E. Calder, Andrew L. Oros and Yuki
> Tatsumi
> Link: http://www.nbr.org/publications/element.aspx?id=447
>
>
> "The Implications of Expanded Nuclear Energy in Asia" by Charles D.
> Ferguson
> Link: http://www.nbr.org/publications/element.aspx?id=462
>
>
> "Managing Unmet Expectations in the U.S.-Japan Alliance" by Michael
> Finnegan
> Link: http://www.nbr.org/publications/element.aspx?id=405
>
>
> "Updating the U.S.-Japan Alliance," an interview with Mike Finnegan,
> Richard Lawless, and Jim Thomas
> Link: http://www.nbr.org/research/activity.aspx?id=77
>
> Tracy Timmons-Gray
> The National Bureau of Asian Research
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Query: custom taxation council in China in 1925 with British participation

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Subject: H-ASIA: Query: custom taxation council in China in 1925 with
British participation


H-ASIA
Mar 25 2011

Query: custom taxation council in China in 1925 with British
participation
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From: Grokhovski <plgr@mail.ru>

Dear listmembers!

Thank you very much for your comments on the case of a bomb-smuggling
Bolshevik to 1925 Harbin.

I would like to ask another have a question concerning an episode in
Chinese
history of 1925 covered by the first issue of the Kalimpong Tibetophone
newspaper "Yul phyogs so so'i gsar 'gyur me long" ('The Mirror of News
from
Various Countries"), dated October 1, 1925

It makes the following statements:

1) A few months ago, several Chinese students put forth a false
accusation
against the Japanese and British merchants; although that seems to
have caused
unrest, now the unrest seems to calm down; still, there exists fear of
civil
war between Generals Zhang Tsolin and Feng Yuxiang: everyone of them
is trying
to take control over the rich Chinese province of Shanxi and Beijing.

2) Although several British officials from the UK came to China to
gather a
Council on (custom?) taxation and other things, if a civil war starts in
China, it will apparently be impossible to gather the Council.

The first statement seems to fit well with the general historical
account.

But, being no specialist in History, and, all the more so, in History of
China, I can not guess what kind of custom taxation council was
intended by
the British in China in 1925 and who were those "British officials".

Maybe specialists in Chinese history of that period could make some
suggestions regarding this case as well?

Yours sincerely,

Pavel Grokhovski,
Associate Professor, PhD,
Chair of Mongolian and Tibetan Studies,
Saint-Petersburg University, Russia

http://spbu.academia.edu/PavelGrokhovski
http://orient.pu.ru/dept_mongol/grohovsky.php

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