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Vol. 6, No. 82
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THIS ISSUE
Entries accepted for publication: 17
Entries rejected : 4
10 May 1999
South China Sea WWW Virtual Library
Middlebury College, VT, USA.
Self-description: "An online resource for scholars and
policy-makers interested in South China Sea regional development,
environment, and security issues."
Site contents: Why A South China Sea website?; Register New SCS Resources;
Online Publications & Databases; Maps & Images; E-journals;
Specialized Links; Print Bibliography; Institutions :
Governmental, NGO's, Maritime Agreements.
[The South China Sea WWW VL (est. 29 Apr 1999) is an official
part of the Asian
Studies WWW Virtual Library
(http://coombs.anu.edu.au/WWWVL-AsianStudies.html) - ed.]
URL http://www.middlebury.edu/SouthChinaSea/
Link suggested by: David Rosenberg (rosenberg@panther.middlebury.edu)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Study
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
V.Useful
09 May 1999
Philosophy & Religion Interdisciplinary Conference, Aug 2000
Elon College, N.C., USA.
Supplied note: "The Society for Indian Philosophy & Religion
will hold an International Interdisciplinary Conference in
Calcutta 1-4 August, 2000. The Conference theme is 'Language,
Thought and Reality: Science, Religion and Philosophy.' The theme
can be addressed critically, reflectively and creatively by the
philosophical, religious and scientific traditions of the World's
great civilizations. [...] Deadline for [paper] proposals is
October 25, l999."
URL http://www.elon.edu/chakraba/2000.htm
Link suggested by: Dr. Chandana Chakrabarti (chakraba@elon.edu)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Corporate Info.
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
Useful
07 May 1999
Asian Studies WWW VL Search Engine
Asia-Pacific Research Online, Canberra, Australia.
Supplied note:
"Asian Studies WWW VL Search Engine (constructed 7 May 1999), is based
on the recently designed WWW VL search engine by Dr Gabriel Fenteany
(fenteany@calvin.bwh.harvard.edu) of Harvard Medical School, Harvard
University. This fast and powerful search tool accesses data from
several hundreds of pages belonging to the Asian Studies
WWW Virtual Library project
(http://coombs.anu.edu.au/WWWVL-AsianStudies.html). The data are gleaned
from AS WWW VL pages residing on the following hosts:
asnic.utexas.edu; austudies.org; bhutan.org; coombs.anu.edu.au;
cygnus.uwa.edu.au; fuji.stanford.edu; iias.leidenuniv.nl; indepen.com;
kaladarshan.arts.ohio-state.edu; laf.cioe.com; library.berkeley.edu;
peacock.tnjc.edu.tw; prairie.lakes.com; src-home.slav.hokudai.ac.jp;
sun.sino.uni-heidelberg.de; sunsite.anu.edu.au; voyager.rtd.utk.edu;
webhead.com; www-scf.usc.edu; www.aloha.net; www.arablink.com;
www.arminco.com; www.asiawind.com; www.birzeit.edu; www.catmando.com;
www.ciolek.com; www.clas.ufl.edu; www.columbia.edu; www.dharmanet.org;
www.duke.edu; www.global.lao.net; www.human.toyogakuen-u.ac.jp;
www.icg.fas.harvard.edu; www.mtc.com.my; www.nectec.or.th;
www.nyu.edu; www.rockbridge.net; www.uc.pt; www.uncwil.edu;
www.uni-koeln.de; www.uni-tuebingen.de; www.vuw.ac.nz;
yellow.ccs.uky.edu
Contents of the Asian Studies WWW VL are updated on the weekly basis.
The source code (about 40 lines of a simple HTML) for this newest
search tool may be freely copied and used in other Web pages,
providing that its original format and wording are retained.
URL http://www.ciolek.com/SearchEngines.html#asiasearch
Link suggested by: T.Matthew Ciolek (tmciolek@coombs.anu.edu.au)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Online Guide
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
Essential
07 May 1999
Chinese Geographic Names: from Wade-Giles to Pinyin
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA.
Supplied note:
"The Chinese Geographic Names page is a reference tool for librarians and library users to
accommodate the romanization change from Wade-Giles to Pinyin in Chinese place names.
Special features of this page are:
1. Comparison between Wade-Giles, Pinyin, former LC Subject Headings (English-language forms),
revised Subject Headings (forms used by the U. S. Board on Geographic Names), and Chinese script.
2. Tables containing different levels of Chinese
geographical regions and political jurisdictions, with links from
provinces and regions to their individual cities and counties;
3. A list of bibliography reference materials, and links to other
resources on Pinyin conversion information.
Comments and suggestions to:
Fung-yin Kuo Simpson (fyks@uiuc.edu), Chinese Studies Librarian, Asian Library, Univ. of Ill.
Vickie Fu Doll (vdoll@ukans.edu), Acting Head, East Asian Library, Univ. of Kansas"
Site contents: Geographic Name Tables (Chinese Provinces and Autonomous Regions
(Zizhiqu), Cities and Counties, National Municipalities (Zhixiashi),
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Natural Geography -
mountains, rivers, deserts, etc. [not yet available - ed.],
Non-current Provinces [before 1949], Taiwan); Related Resources
(Pinyin Conversion, Information from Library of Congress, Information
from other sources, Geographic Name Links, Reference Materials, Links
about China and maps); OCLC-CJK Users Group Page; Library of Congress
Cataloging Directorate.
[The site is available in both English/GB and English/Big5 formats - ed.]
URL http://www.staff.uiuc.edu/~fyks/placename
Link suggested by: Vickie Fu Doll (vdoll@ukans.edu)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Documents
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
V.Useful
06 May 1999
Hardboiled: Asian-American student news magazine
Students at the University of California, Berkeley, USA
Supplied note:
"You will find in [the magazine] everything from underground films and
music to education reform, profiles of community leaders and APA
athletes to police brutality against Asian Americans, and even
deconstructions of Asian pornography to a look into the world of Asian
American zines and independent media."
URL http://www.hardboiled.org
Link suggested by: H.G.Y. (grimace@uclink4.berkeley.edu)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Study
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
Interesting
05 May 1999
Mental Culture in Burmese Crisis Politics
Personal Website, United Kingdom
Supplied note:
"Full PDF files of the following book: Gustaaf Houtman. Mental
Culture in Burmese Crisis Politics: Aung San Suu Kyi and the
National League for Democracy. Study of Languages and Cultures of
Asia and Africa Monograph Series No. 33. Tokyo University of
Foreign Studies, Institute for the Study of Languages and
Cultures of Asia and Africa, 1999, 400 pp. ISBN 4-87297-748-3"
URL http://homepages.tesco.net/~ghoutman/
Link suggested by: Gustaaf Houtman (ghoutman@tesco.net)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Study
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
n/a
05 May 1999
Chinese Foreign Policy Net
Stanford University, USA
Supplied note:
"Indexes online information sources on Chinese foreign policy by
issue area (e.g., arms control) and bilateral relationships
(e.g., Sino-Japanese relations). In addition, the site focuses
on linking official PRC sources that have become more available
in the last 18 months as well as academic reports and policy
papers where relevant."
Site contents: Overview (Background: Fact Sheets, General Policy Statements,
Embassies; News: Internet Services, Newspapers, Chinese
Publications, Magazines; Research: Bibliographies, Journals,
Think-Tanks); Security (Security Overview, Arms Control and
Disarmament, Theater Missile Defense, Technology Transfer, South
China Sea); Trade (Trade Overview WTO Intellectual Property
Rights); Human Rights (Human Rights Overview, Tibet); Bilateral
Relations (Japan, Korean Peninsula, Russia, Southeast Asia, South
China Sea, Taiwan, United States, Technology Transfer).
URL http://www.stanford.edu/~fravel/chinafp.htm
Link suggested by: Taylor Fravel (taylor.fravel@stanford.edu)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Online Guide
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
V.Useful
05 May 1999
Studies in Nepali History and Society (SINHAS)
Nepal Studies Group, Centre for Social Research and Development, Johns Hopkins University, USA.
Self-desrcription; "SINHAS aims to further understanding of
cultural politics and social conditions in Nepal through a
commitment to historical analysis, attention to Nepali
scholarship, and a willingness to explore new terrain."
Site contents: Introduction to SINHAS; Tables of Contents [all 3 volumes, 6
numbers]; Editorials [2 vols, 4 nos.]; Subscription Form;
Subscription Information; Notes for Contributors; Other
Activities of the Centre for Social Research & Development
(About CSRD, Mangalbare Discussion Forum, Nepal Studies Group
Seminar Series, Anaupacarik Gaphgaph, The Kathmandu Post Review
of Books [most issues now available on-line], Martin Chautari
Recent Research and Projects, Student Research Training Program,
Baitadi Student Scholarships).
URL http://jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu/~deschene/sinhas/index.html
Link suggested by: Mary Des Chene (deschene@jhuvms.hcf.jhu.edu)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Corporate Info.
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
V.Useful
05 May 1999
Association for Asian Studies Annual Meeting, Mar 2000
Association for Asian Studies, Inc. Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Supplied note:
"The Call for Papers for next year's annual meeting of the
Association for Asian Studies, to be held in San Diego [Mar 9Ð12,
2000], is now available online via the AAS website at [the URL
below] Deadline for receipt of proposals is Aug 3, 1999."
URL http://www.aasianst.org/annmtg.htm
Link suggested by: Jon Wilson (jwilson@aasianst.org)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Corporate Info.
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
Useful
05 May 1999
South Korea - Culture, History, and Religion
Instructional Technology Center, Granite School District, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Site contents:
Introduction; History; Religion; Kyongju: Ancient Silla Kingdom Capital; Seoul; Modern Capital
of Korea; Economics; Geography; Teacher Activities; Credits.
[An elegant and factual K-12 site launched 3 May 1999 - ed.]
URL http://www.media.granite.k12.ut.us/Curriculum/korea/korea.htm
Link suggested by: Patrick King (patrick.king@granite.k12.ut.us)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Study
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
Useful
04 May 1999
Trademark Protection Group (Thailand) Ltd.
Trademark Protection Group (Thailand) Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand
Supplied note:
"TMPG, Thailand's foremost
specialists in the registration, protection and management of
trademarks, service marks, collective marks and certification
marks."
Self-description: "Thailand is not party to any international
agreements on trademark ownership. This means that if your
trademark is not registered in Thailand it is potentially at
risk. [...] We will protect your interests in Thailand."
URL http://www.tmpg-thailand.com
Link suggested by: Stuart Dawson Montgomery (n/a)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Corporate Info.
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
Useful
04 May 1999
NepalNet, Electronic Networking for Sustainable Development in Nepal
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Nepal
Supplied note:
"NepalNet is an electronic network of 34 partners
- ranging from governmental, non-governmental, and
academic to research institutions in Nepal.
NepalNet is an online resource site that contains
autonomous websites of its partners, 34 in all, and
also contains information on the nine key development
sectors: agriculture, economy, education, forestry,
sociology & demography, policy & law, environment,
ecology & biodiversity and technology & infrastructure
of Nepal."
URL http://www.panasia.org.sg/nepalnet
Link suggested by: Rachna Shrestha (rachna@icimod.org.np)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Corporate Info.
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
V.Useful
04 May 1999
Intl. Conf on Japanese Information (JOHO 6), Sep 1999
European Institute of Japanese Studies, Stockholm, Sweden
Supplied note:
"6th International Conference on Japanese Information in Science,
Technology, Education & Commerce (JOHO 6), 1-3 Sep 1999.
Individual papers and non-presenting participants are welcome to
JOHO 6. Our aims are: To provide a venue for presenting new
research results on Japanese information; To link an
interdisciplinary network of people from industry, academia and
government concerned with Japanese information, providing a venue
for frank exchange of expertise and experiences; To bring
industrial information users into contact with both new
technology and Japanese information specialists from around the
world; To promote inward & outward business between Japan and the
wider world."
URL http://www.hhs.se/eijs/joho/index.htm
Link suggested by: Prof. B.H. Lambert (asia@hhs.se)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Corporate Info.
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
Useful
04 May 1999
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post, Indonesia
Supplied note:
"Indonesia's leading English language newspaper. The journal and
reference of Indonesia today."
Site contents: News & Views (National, City, Opinion, Business, Features,
Sports, Gallery, Weekly Roundup, Your Column, Yesterday's
Edition); Resources (Acronyms, About Us, Links); Members Area
(Search the Jakarta Post Archives, Brief History of Indonesia,
Who's Who, Provincial Snapshot, Company Profiles, Law &
Regulations, Outlook); Today's Headlines; Editorial; Election
News; Business News; Today in Indonesian History.
URL http://www.thejakartapost.com
Link suggested by: Dymas (mds@cbn.net.id)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
News
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
V.Useful
02 May 1999
Medan - City Survival Guide
Indonesia ExportPass, Indonesia
Supplied note:
"A survival guide for people who want to travel to Medan (North Sumatra, Indonesia).
It features every nut and bolt about Medan."
URL http://www.exportpass.com/guide
Link suggested by: Samsul Tauladan (samsult@indosat.net.id)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Online Guide
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
Marginal
01 May 1999
Good Governance: A Workable
Solution for Indonesia? - May 1999
ICMI Montawa, and Canadian International Development Agency
(CIDA)
Supplied note:
"International Conference: Good Governance: A Workable Solution
for Indonesia? May 10-12, 1999, McGill University, Montreal,
Canada. Organized by ICMI Montawa In partnership with by the
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). With the
participation of the Institute of Islamic Studies, McGill
University [...] Theme No.1 Lessons learnt from previous
governments. [...] Theme No.2. The approach of the current
government (President Habibie and the Reformation Cabinet). [...]
Theme No.3. The contribution of religious groups."
URL http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hall/4493/
Link suggested by: Andi Faisal Bakti (abakti@po-box.mcgill.ca)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Corporate Info.
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
Useful
01 May 1999
Korean American Historical Society (KAHS)
KAHS, Seattle, WA, USA
Self-description:
"A nonprofit organization [est. 1985] dedicated to enriching the
collective memory of Korean Americans through collecting,
maintaining, and transmitting the heritage and achievements of
Koreans living in the United States and abroad."
Site contents: About KAHS; Publications; Membership; Announcements; Links
URL http://www.kahs.org/
Link suggested by: KAHS (kahs@arkay-intl.com)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Corporate Info.
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
Useful
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