W. Lawrence Neuman Knihy

This book equips students with essential research skills and insights into the research process. It emphasizes the importance of understanding various research methodologies and their practical applications. By fostering critical thinking and analytical abilities, the text aims to empower students to conduct effective research and appreciate its impact in various fields. Engaging examples and practical exercises enhance learning, making it a valuable resource for aspiring researchers.

“So very many of us teach introductions to East Asia under different disciplines, including the Humanities, Sociology, Economics, History, and Religious Studies, but what makes this work so promising is its transferability across these lines of demarcation for the student engaged in her first serious study of the region. Neuman’s fine overview addresses the recurring cultural tasks across East Asia from family, to school and work, and socio-economic stratifications.”Ronnie LittlejohnVirginia Chaney Distinguished Professor of PhilosophyDirector, Asian Studies, Belmont University“I cannot imagine a better volume to introduce East Asian societies to teachers and students who might be approaching the topic for the first time. Neuman has written an ideal introductory text with a sociologist’s clarity, a humanist’s learning, a researcher’s sharp eye, and a teacher’s fine sense of proportion. This is the only intellectual guidebook you will need to take with you for your voyage to East Asia.”Anna SunAssociate Professor of Sociology and Asian StudiesDirector, Asian Studies, Kenyon CollegeFrom: Association for Asian Studies