Articles related to "Modernization"
The Meiji Era and the Modernization of Japan...Part 1
In a short period of time, Japan transformed itself from a culturally strong, but technologically weak nation into a nation able to compete on all fronts with the Western powers. How did this happen?
japan • meiji • emperor • samurai • oligarchs
In a short period of time, Japan transformed itself from a culturally strong, but technologically weak nation into a nation able to compete on all fronts with the Western powers. How did this happen?
japan • meiji • emperor • samurai • oligarchs
The Meiji Era and the Modernization of Japan...Part 2
What does the Japanese love of baseball have to do with the Meiji Era? Read about this and the price of modernization.
baseball • japan • meiji • oligarchs • christian
What does the Japanese love of baseball have to do with the Meiji Era? Read about this and the price of modernization.
baseball • japan • meiji • oligarchs • christian
Oil Shocks of the 1970s
The oil shocks of the 1970s shook the global order the US had created since World War II, and helped usher in the age of Reagan and Thatcher.
oil shocks • american empire • american decline • american century • rust belt
The oil shocks of the 1970s shook the global order the US had created since World War II, and helped usher in the age of Reagan and Thatcher.
oil shocks • american empire • american decline • american century • rust belt
The Iranian Revolution of 1979
The Shah of Iran wanted a 'modern', industrial nation, modeled on the US and Western Europe. Needless to say, he failed, but many of his opponents were also surprised.
iran • gary sick • hostage crisis • jimmy carter • modernization theory
The Shah of Iran wanted a 'modern', industrial nation, modeled on the US and Western Europe. Needless to say, he failed, but many of his opponents were also surprised.
iran • gary sick • hostage crisis • jimmy carter • modernization theory
Douglas MacArthur in Japan
Douglas MacArthur and his superiors in Washington unwittingly opened the door to creating a major economic rival.
cold war • douglas macarthur • hirohito • modernization • democratization
Douglas MacArthur and his superiors in Washington unwittingly opened the door to creating a major economic rival.
cold war • douglas macarthur • hirohito • modernization • democratization
Traveling Abroad, Traveling Safely
An expatriate traveling in China harkened the shrill tweet from a little old lady with a whistle. On the mainland, this is not always a signal that she is in harms way.
china travel • travel abroad • expatriates • travel safely • travel by bus
An expatriate traveling in China harkened the shrill tweet from a little old lady with a whistle. On the mainland, this is not always a signal that she is in harms way.
china travel • travel abroad • expatriates • travel safely • travel by bus
2007 Medicare Premiums
There is good news and bad news about Medicare premiums for 2007. As premiums rise, physician reimbursement declines and it's all related.
2007 medicare premiums • reduction in physician reimbursement • mds to stop treating medicare patinets • baby boom generation heads into medicare ranks • medicare modernization act of 2003
There is good news and bad news about Medicare premiums for 2007. As premiums rise, physician reimbursement declines and it's all related.
2007 medicare premiums • reduction in physician reimbursement • mds to stop treating medicare patinets • baby boom generation heads into medicare ranks • medicare modernization act of 2003
Peter the Great and the First Russian Navy
Peter I's lifelong efforts in creating a first class fleet enabled Russia, in part, to win the Great Northern War and earn him the title, Father of the Russian Navy.
peter the great and the russian navy • father of the russian navy • peter the great's military reforms • peter the great's modernization of russia • peter the great builds first russian fleet
Peter I's lifelong efforts in creating a first class fleet enabled Russia, in part, to win the Great Northern War and earn him the title, Father of the Russian Navy.
peter the great and the russian navy • father of the russian navy • peter the great's military reforms • peter the great's modernization of russia • peter the great builds first russian fleet
The First Opium War
A brief history of the Opium War between China and Britain in the 19th century.
first opium war • opium war • opium china • chinese opium • british opium
A brief history of the Opium War between China and Britain in the 19th century.
first opium war • opium war • opium china • chinese opium • british opium
Insanity, Difference, and Cross-Cultural Psychiatry
Did colonialism or genetics cause madness in Africa? Or, was insanity simply a label that colonial officials slapped on certain Africans because they were "different"? This article argues that it was probably all three.
genetics • colonialism • psychiatry • colonial psychiatry • africa
Did colonialism or genetics cause madness in Africa? Or, was insanity simply a label that colonial officials slapped on certain Africans because they were "different"? This article argues that it was probably all three.
genetics • colonialism • psychiatry • colonial psychiatry • africa
Baynanah class corvettes
The United Arab Emirates has long been seen in the West as a conservative country that could be an ally. Will the acquisition of new advanced corvettes help the West?
baynanah class corvettes • united arab emirates • uae navy • corvettes and other warships • middle eastern politics
The United Arab Emirates has long been seen in the West as a conservative country that could be an ally. Will the acquisition of new advanced corvettes help the West?
baynanah class corvettes • united arab emirates • uae navy • corvettes and other warships • middle eastern politics
It's so EASI!
Described the whens, hows and wheres of the implementation of the EASI program.
finanacial aid • grants • scholarships • loans • federal aid
Described the whens, hows and wheres of the implementation of the EASI program.
finanacial aid • grants • scholarships • loans • federal aid
Modern Agriculture
Modern farms are more similar to big factories than they are to the farms of the 19th and early 20th century. The change occurred gradually through the mid-20th century.
modern agriculture • agricultural methods • 20th century agriculture • agro-food complex • food complex
Modern farms are more similar to big factories than they are to the farms of the 19th and early 20th century. The change occurred gradually through the mid-20th century.
modern agriculture • agricultural methods • 20th century agriculture • agro-food complex • food complex
The Imperal Succession. Expansion and Westernization.
Short description of the main events happend in Russia in 18th century
catherine i • peter ii • anna • ivan vi • elizabeth
Short description of the main events happend in Russia in 18th century
catherine i • peter ii • anna • ivan vi • elizabeth
The Top Ten
Take a trip through the top ten most popular articles here in Oriental History.
oriental • history • asia • asian • opium war
Take a trip through the top ten most popular articles here in Oriental History.
oriental • history • asia • asian • opium war
MISSISSIPPI FOLK ARCHITECTURE--THE SHOTGUN
The shotgun house is fast disappearing from the landscape in the South.
shotgun • mississippi • mississippi architecture • african-american houses • elvis presley
The shotgun house is fast disappearing from the landscape in the South.
shotgun • mississippi • mississippi architecture • african-american houses • elvis presley
A German Mother’s Day
Just like their American counterparts, Germans also celebrate a Mother’s Day (<I>Muttertag</I>) on the second Sunday in May. While the holiday became “official” for Americans in 1914, Germans had to wait until 1933 to have the celebration declared a holiday.
german interest • muttertag • mother's day • german mother's day • mother's day in germany
Just like their American counterparts, Germans also celebrate a Mother’s Day (<I>Muttertag</I>) on the second Sunday in May. While the holiday became “official” for Americans in 1914, Germans had to wait until 1933 to have the celebration declared a holiday.
german interest • muttertag • mother's day • german mother's day • mother's day in germany
Catherine The Grand Tsarina
The life, reign and death of one of Russia's most colorful rulers.
enlightened despot • empress of russia • tsarina • catherine the great • catherine ii
The life, reign and death of one of Russia's most colorful rulers.
enlightened despot • empress of russia • tsarina • catherine the great • catherine ii
German Reformers: Schröder and Merkel Leading
After the party finance scandals that hit his predecessor Kohl and the opposition CDU, Gerhard Schröder's SPD-Greens coalition has recovered from its disastrous first year. Thus the Social Democrats have recently defended their positions in the regional elections in Northrhine-Westfalia. But Schröder has even used the opportunity to finally put his government on the right tracks in reform policy: together with his finance minister Hans Eichel he has presented a project for fiscal reform that should prepare the German economy for growing competition in the globalization era. In the meantime the Christian Democrats have been concentrating on getting clear of the scandals. In April the CDU, once a party of catholic patriarchs, has elected its new leader giving a unequivocal signal of renewal: Angela Merkel is a woman, she is protestant and she comes from Eastern Germany, the former DDR.
schröder • schroeder • gerhard • merkel • müntefering
After the party finance scandals that hit his predecessor Kohl and the opposition CDU, Gerhard Schröder's SPD-Greens coalition has recovered from its disastrous first year. Thus the Social Democrats have recently defended their positions in the regional elections in Northrhine-Westfalia. But Schröder has even used the opportunity to finally put his government on the right tracks in reform policy: together with his finance minister Hans Eichel he has presented a project for fiscal reform that should prepare the German economy for growing competition in the globalization era. In the meantime the Christian Democrats have been concentrating on getting clear of the scandals. In April the CDU, once a party of catholic patriarchs, has elected its new leader giving a unequivocal signal of renewal: Angela Merkel is a woman, she is protestant and she comes from Eastern Germany, the former DDR.
schröder • schroeder • gerhard • merkel • müntefering
Mortgages for Rehab Property
Found the perfect fixer upper but not sure how to pay for it? There are government backed loans available that help you purchase and fix up rehab property.
mortgages • real estate rehabs • how mortgage rehabs work • who is eligible for rehabs • what rehab projects are covered for govrnment gran
Found the perfect fixer upper but not sure how to pay for it? There are government backed loans available that help you purchase and fix up rehab property.
mortgages • real estate rehabs • how mortgage rehabs work • who is eligible for rehabs • what rehab projects are covered for govrnment gran
Museum of Natural History's New Sant Ocean Hall
The Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History emphasizes conservation science with hands-on experiences and computerized kiosks.
sant ocean hall • smithsonian • natural history museum in d.c. • marine science • climate change
The Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History emphasizes conservation science with hands-on experiences and computerized kiosks.
sant ocean hall • smithsonian • natural history museum in d.c. • marine science • climate change
National Security Cutter Bertholf
Bertholf, the first National Security Cutter of the new Legend Class has been launched and promises increased performance and improved technology for the Coast Guard.
national security cutter • nsc • bertholf • legend class • integrated deepwater system
Bertholf, the first National Security Cutter of the new Legend Class has been launched and promises increased performance and improved technology for the Coast Guard.
national security cutter • nsc • bertholf • legend class • integrated deepwater system
Small Business Health Care
Even in a bad economy with high unemployment figures, health care benefits are a priority of job seekers.
small business health insurance • health savings plan • health plans • hsa plans • medical savings accounts
Even in a bad economy with high unemployment figures, health care benefits are a priority of job seekers.
small business health insurance • health savings plan • health plans • hsa plans • medical savings accounts
Technology and Development
New technology aids in the creative destruction of capitalist progress but only when people are empowered to use it in entrepreneurial ways.
technology • economic development • asia • entrepreneurs • organization
New technology aids in the creative destruction of capitalist progress but only when people are empowered to use it in entrepreneurial ways.
technology • economic development • asia • entrepreneurs • organization
The Chinese Domination of Tibet
China has long sought to dominate Tibet and now is using economic rather than political colonization.
chinese in tibet • political suppression • china-tibet railway • lhasa economic development zone • han chinese
China has long sought to dominate Tibet and now is using economic rather than political colonization.
chinese in tibet • political suppression • china-tibet railway • lhasa economic development zone • han chinese
Amdo Tibet Horse Trekking
Seeing firsthand how Tibetan nomads have lived for centuries is an eye-opening journey through the pristine high-altitude area of Amdo Tibet.
tibet • china • horse trek • langmusi • nomad
Seeing firsthand how Tibetan nomads have lived for centuries is an eye-opening journey through the pristine high-altitude area of Amdo Tibet.
tibet • china • horse trek • langmusi • nomad
Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan
What was the impact of Commodore Perry's illegal entry of Japanese waters?
japan • samurai • isolationism • american imperialism • tokugawa ieyasu
What was the impact of Commodore Perry's illegal entry of Japanese waters?
japan • samurai • isolationism • american imperialism • tokugawa ieyasu
Confessions of a Gaelic Learner
This article discusses some of the setbacks (of a more personal nature) that learners of Scottish Gaelic, and other endangered languages, suffer.
celtic • scottish • gaelic • irish • manx
This article discusses some of the setbacks (of a more personal nature) that learners of Scottish Gaelic, and other endangered languages, suffer.
celtic • scottish • gaelic • irish • manx
Do Presidential Elections Matter?
Despite decades of low voter turnout and apathy, many far-reaching changes in American history hinged on who was elected President.
voter participation in elections • american presidents • u.s. political history • changes resulting from elections • presidential leadership
Despite decades of low voter turnout and apathy, many far-reaching changes in American history hinged on who was elected President.
voter participation in elections • american presidents • u.s. political history • changes resulting from elections • presidential leadership
Doctor Who Series 1
No examination of science-fiction in the first decade of the third millenium could afford to exclude the BBC's regenerated Doctor Who, starring Christopher Ecclestone
the bbc • doctor who • christopher ecclestone • louise jameson • russell t. davies
No examination of science-fiction in the first decade of the third millenium could afford to exclude the BBC's regenerated Doctor Who, starring Christopher Ecclestone
the bbc • doctor who • christopher ecclestone • louise jameson • russell t. davies
Dr Sun Yat Sen
The life and times of the founder of modern China, Dr Sun Yat Sen.
sun yat sen • manchu • china • qing dynasty • founder
The life and times of the founder of modern China, Dr Sun Yat Sen.
sun yat sen • manchu • china • qing dynasty • founder
Henry Walton Grinnell
A naval adventurer who saw service from New Orleans to the Yalu River and back over the last half of the 19th Century.
battle yalu river • september 17 1894 • sino-japanese war • japanese fleet • admiral ito sukeyuki
A naval adventurer who saw service from New Orleans to the Yalu River and back over the last half of the 19th Century.
battle yalu river • september 17 1894 • sino-japanese war • japanese fleet • admiral ito sukeyuki
History of Hookah Smoking
Hookah bars, or hookah lounges, have existed around the world for over 500 years. Smoking flavored shisha is a pastime in many countries and is now in North America.
hookah • hookah smoking • history of hookah • hookahs • hookah bars
Hookah bars, or hookah lounges, have existed around the world for over 500 years. Smoking flavored shisha is a pastime in many countries and is now in North America.
hookah • hookah smoking • history of hookah • hookahs • hookah bars
HMAS Sydney
Australia has operated two aircraft carriers in her Navy, HMAS Melbourne is by far the better known, but she had a sister ship, HMAS Sydney.
australian aircraft carriers • hmas sydney • hmas melbourne • royal australian navy • vietnam war
Australia has operated two aircraft carriers in her Navy, HMAS Melbourne is by far the better known, but she had a sister ship, HMAS Sydney.
australian aircraft carriers • hmas sydney • hmas melbourne • royal australian navy • vietnam war
Images of Norway: Tales from Advertising in Tourism
A small child, naked to the waist, frolics in the pure afternoon sun. The tangled wisps of her pale blond hair catch prisms of light directed at her left shoulder. We see only the back of her head, framed by a simple wreath of daisies, and the fresh clean skin of her back and shoulders, yet the image of Scandinavia is clear. Here is the fresh, carefree nature of Norway, the simplicity of its people and national symbols, the guileless nakedness of innocence.
norway • advertising • tourism • images • nature
A small child, naked to the waist, frolics in the pure afternoon sun. The tangled wisps of her pale blond hair catch prisms of light directed at her left shoulder. We see only the back of her head, framed by a simple wreath of daisies, and the fresh clean skin of her back and shoulders, yet the image of Scandinavia is clear. Here is the fresh, carefree nature of Norway, the simplicity of its people and national symbols, the guileless nakedness of innocence.
norway • advertising • tourism • images • nature
Laos Opening Up to the World
From a buffer state, Laos is being transformed into a bridge state, taking advantage of its position at the heart of the Greater Mekong sub-region.
greater mekong sub-region • transportation in laos • laos and china • laos and thailand • laos and vietnam
From a buffer state, Laos is being transformed into a bridge state, taking advantage of its position at the heart of the Greater Mekong sub-region.
greater mekong sub-region • transportation in laos • laos and china • laos and thailand • laos and vietnam
Medicare Plan D
Medicare Part D is only 50% subscribed due to confusion over eligibility and coverage.
medicare plan d • medicare drug plan • medication assistance plans • social security • covered drugs
Medicare Part D is only 50% subscribed due to confusion over eligibility and coverage.
medicare plan d • medicare drug plan • medication assistance plans • social security • covered drugs
National Museum of Mexican Art
The National Museum of Mexican Art, located in Chicago, is the first Hispanic art museum in the nation to receive accreditation from the American Association of Museums.
hispanic art • chicago • national museum of mexican art • photography • ceramics
The National Museum of Mexican Art, located in Chicago, is the first Hispanic art museum in the nation to receive accreditation from the American Association of Museums.
hispanic art • chicago • national museum of mexican art • photography • ceramics
Peace Park Tour in Nagasaki, Japan
The atomic bombing is only part of the city's history, but a good place to start exploring Nagasaki, the first Japanese port opened to the West.
nagasaki atomic bomb tour • nagasaki peace park tour • nagasaki peace park directions • urakami cathedral • nagasaki atomic bomb hypocenter
The atomic bombing is only part of the city's history, but a good place to start exploring Nagasaki, the first Japanese port opened to the West.
nagasaki atomic bomb tour • nagasaki peace park tour • nagasaki peace park directions • urakami cathedral • nagasaki atomic bomb hypocenter
Portsmouth is the Treasure Trove of NH
A true jewel of New England, historic Portsmouth offers visitors a charming old-town center, superb restaurants, splendid architecture, all in a pedestrian-friendly town.
treasure trove on the east coast • historic center • warm and friendly people • jewel of new england • popular vacation destination
A true jewel of New England, historic Portsmouth offers visitors a charming old-town center, superb restaurants, splendid architecture, all in a pedestrian-friendly town.
treasure trove on the east coast • historic center • warm and friendly people • jewel of new england • popular vacation destination
Private Jets Oppose Assessment of Landing Fees
In a show of greed, private jet owners and private jet manufacturers oppose the assessment of a landing fee on private jets using public airports.
private jets • private jets airports • private jets airport assessments • airport use fees • commerical airlines
In a show of greed, private jet owners and private jet manufacturers oppose the assessment of a landing fee on private jets using public airports.
private jets • private jets airports • private jets airport assessments • airport use fees • commerical airlines
Red Priest Baroque Music Ensemble
The British ensemble Red Priest is creating a stir with their unconventional treatment of Baroque classics.
red priest • pier adams • pirates of the baroque • baroque music ensemble • ancient music
The British ensemble Red Priest is creating a stir with their unconventional treatment of Baroque classics.
red priest • pier adams • pirates of the baroque • baroque music ensemble • ancient music
Rescue 21
Rescue 21 represents a major advance the Coast Guard's Command, Control and Communication system that will eventually benefit every mariner in the United States
rescue 21 • coast guard • dsc • digital selective calling • vhf marine radio
Rescue 21 represents a major advance the Coast Guard's Command, Control and Communication system that will eventually benefit every mariner in the United States
rescue 21 • coast guard • dsc • digital selective calling • vhf marine radio
Roguelike Games
Like interactive fiction, ASCII-based roguelike games still have their own following.
roguelike • rogue • roguelike magazine • dungeons • ascii
Like interactive fiction, ASCII-based roguelike games still have their own following.
roguelike • rogue • roguelike magazine • dungeons • ascii
Shopping in Korea: Insa-dong a cultural nexus
Insa-dong is a shopping area of Seoul with huge cultural significance. Famous for its antiques and reproductions it provides foreigners woith a unique insight into non-modern Korea.
korea • antique • chosun • insa-dong • pottery
Insa-dong is a shopping area of Seoul with huge cultural significance. Famous for its antiques and reproductions it provides foreigners woith a unique insight into non-modern Korea.
korea • antique • chosun • insa-dong • pottery
The Assassination of Tsar Alexander II
Murdering the Tsar in 1881 after several unsuccessful attempts, the People's Will only succeeded in bringing to power an ultra-conservative who reversed all reforms.
assassination of tsar alexander ii • the people's will and the assassination of alexand • revolutionary populism and the people's will • goals of russians revolutionaries in the 1870s and • the death of alexander ii
Murdering the Tsar in 1881 after several unsuccessful attempts, the People's Will only succeeded in bringing to power an ultra-conservative who reversed all reforms.
assassination of tsar alexander ii • the people's will and the assassination of alexand • revolutionary populism and the people's will • goals of russians revolutionaries in the 1870s and • the death of alexander ii
The Battle of the Yalu River 1894
The Battle of the Yalu River took place on September 17, 1894 between the Chinese and Japanese Navies during the Sino-Japanese War.
battle yalu river • september 17 1894 • sino-japanese war • japanese fleet • admiral ito sukeyuki
The Battle of the Yalu River took place on September 17, 1894 between the Chinese and Japanese Navies during the Sino-Japanese War.
battle yalu river • september 17 1894 • sino-japanese war • japanese fleet • admiral ito sukeyuki
The Boxers
The Boxer Rebellion of 1898-1900: who were the Boxers and what happened to them?
china • imperialism • opium • boxer rebellion • dowager empress
The Boxer Rebellion of 1898-1900: who were the Boxers and what happened to them?
china • imperialism • opium • boxer rebellion • dowager empress
The Ethics of Land for Food and Fuel
Fearing high prices for grain and biofuels, rich countries are leasing farmland in poorer nations. Is this exploitation, or a win-win strategy?
world food shortages and environment • climate change and land use • environmental impact of biofuels • neo-colonialism and corporations • investment in the third world
Fearing high prices for grain and biofuels, rich countries are leasing farmland in poorer nations. Is this exploitation, or a win-win strategy?
world food shortages and environment • climate change and land use • environmental impact of biofuels • neo-colonialism and corporations • investment in the third world
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