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In the humanities and social sciences, area studies is interdisciplinary research and scholarship pertaining to a particular geographical or cultural region. The term exists primarily as a general description for what are, in the practice of scholarship, many heterogeneous fields of research. Fields are defined differently from university to university, and from department to department, but common area-studies fields include:
- Middle Eastern studies (or Near Eastern studies)
- Asian studies
- African studies
- Latin American studies
- Caribbean studies
- American studies (in the United States this has traditionally referred primarily to North America and especially the U.S.)
- European studies
Other interdisciplinary research fields such as women's studies (also known as gender studies), and Ethnic Studies (including African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Latino/a Studies, and Native American Studies) are not part of area studies but are sometimes included in discussion along with it.
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#education http://bit.ly/5zuMuB 8 #PhD scholarships 2010, GIGA German Institute of Global and Area #Studies, Universität Hamburg, Regiona..
EduFeed (Education Info) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:21:30 -0000
#education http://bit.ly/5zuMuB 8 #PhD scholarships 2010, GIGA German Institute of Global and Area #Studies, Universität Hamburg, Regiona..
Studies from R.P. Morton et al add new findings in the area of head and neck cancer...http://www.newsrx.com/health-articles/1695232.html
NewsRx (NewsRx Medical News) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:01:01 -0000
Studies from R.P. Morton et al add new findings in the area of head and neck cancer...http://www.newsrx.com/health-articles/1695232.html
Studies from R.P. Morton et al add new findings in the area of head and neck cancer...http://www.newsrx.com/health-articles/1695232.html
NewsRx_Live (NewsRx_Live) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:00:55 -0000
Studies from R.P. Morton et al add new findings in the area of head and neck cancer...http://www.newsrx.com/health-articles/1695232.html
Area Study: 2 Case Studies of Areas around China's Three Gorges ... http://cli.gs/38HBA
CostelloFle (Fletcher Costello) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:44:53 -0000
Area Study: 2 Case Studies of Areas around China's Three Gorges ... http://cli.gs/38HBA
@leonardklaatu Correct... all the Case Studies will still be available for PLF Owners in the members area.
JeffWalker (Jeff Walker) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:01:27 -0000
@leonardklaatu Correct... all the Case Studies will still be available for PLF Owners in the members area.
Readings for PhD course in feminist theory insanely hard. Is it just our uni that doesn't include theory in area studies undergrad courses?
fanficforensics (Nele Noppe) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:34:44 -0000
Readings for PhD course in feminist theory insanely hard. Is it just our uni that doesn't include theory in area studies undergrad courses?
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Meta Description: [ Find information about countries of the world. Site includes country rankings in categories including population, wealth, pollution, size, nuclear weapons, cost of living and many more. ]
CIA World Fact Book - Lists population, government, military, and economic information for nations recognized by the United States.
Countries of the World - Information from the CIA World Fact Book, United Nations Statistical Office, Library of Congress Country Studies and other sources. Features calculated country ranks, maps, country and airport codes.
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Countries Quest - Directory features articles about different countries organized by continent and offers information on natural resources, people, arts, economy, government, and history.
Meta Description: [ Web site presents a list of of articles about different countries organized by continent. Learn about the resources, people, arts, economy, government, and history of each ]
Country Studies - Full text version of books included in the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army.
Country Studies - The Library of Congress - Online series containing studies of 91 countries.
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Culturelink Network - Network of networks for research and cooperation in cultural development. Features databank of regional policies, institutions, and resources; current publications and research; membership and participation information.
Global Studies Program - Masters in Social Sciences - Study focus on globalization, international governance and cultural change. Degree program jointly run by universities in Freiburg, New Delhi, and Singapore.
Meta Description: [ Globalization Research Global Studies Program Master of Arts Social Sciences Freiburg University Jawaharlal Nehru KwaZulu-Natal ]
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Institute for Global Studies - A research unit at Johns Hopkins University that specializes in the study of global power, culture, and history. Features newsletter, calendar of events and program information.
MSU Global Access - Search engine from Michigan State University features access to courses, maps, news, data sources, and current research. Database is sorted by region, country, thematic area, constituency group, and resource type.
Meta Description: [ MSU Global Access is tailored for users seeking information on a wide variety of resources for every country and region in the world. This international meta site is ideal for educators, stu
dents, travelers, scholars or anyone else interested in learning about the world. This website has been de... ]
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N2geo - Non-profit organization dedicated to geographic, political, economic and historical information for many countries and regions. Features catalog of area studies, as well as contact information and mission statement for the group.
Meta Description: [ Explore the world through an online worldwide expedition to every country and access extensive country research and background information. ]
NationMaster.com - Provides country and regional graphs and descriptive statistics based on geography, military, economy, crime, education, and transportation.
Meta Description: [ Country comparisons using graphs, maps. Huge database of world statistics. Reference site contains country statistics, maps, flags, graphs and pie charts. ]
Post-Colonial Studies - An overview article that includes a discussion of important authors in the field.
Resource Center of the Americas - Activism related news articles and information archive.
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Social Science Archive Search Tool - Meta search engine allows visitors to query multiple data archives based on country and topic. Features geographic interface, keyword and topic specification.
UNICEF Countries - Gives an overview of economics, politics, healthcare, nutrition and crimes rates occurring in nations around the world, especially as it affects children.
Meta Description: [ The United Nations Children's Fund - UNICEF - works for children's rights, their survival, development and protection, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child. ]
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World Area Studies Internet Resources - Portal hosted by Western Connecticut State University, Department of Social Sciences features links to resources related to area studies.
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