Chinese herbology

to reconcile with their Chinese heritage when surrounded with western influences. Even though…

The Chinese pangolins (Manis pentadactyla) are mostly found in Taiwan and southern China in a wide range of habitats such as limestone forests, bamboo forests, broad-leaf and coniferous forests, grasslands and agricultural fields (Chao Jung-Tai 1989, Gurung 1996). It is one of eight species of pangolin, and they are all on the decline. The IUCN reports that the number of Chinese pangolins has declined rapidly over the past fifteen years, and this species is critically endangered nowadays due to…

interpretation of the English language person who has not been raised to speak English correctly which has been Amy Tan’s mother. Amy’s mother has not been able to have the opportunity of having the same speaking skills as Amy because her mother has been a Chinese immigrant. Since Amy has had more of the opportunities to actually speak properly she has helped her own mother to evaluate her communication in order for other to understand what she is speaking about with other people. English…

In England, they wanted to break away from China’s silver monopoly, but Parliament was not able to do that because they knew their people had become dependent upon Chinese goods and England could not risk any uprisings when trying to keep their social standing. Although the…

The Art of War refers to an ancient story that talks about the Chinese military treaties. The Historians were not able to find out the exact date of the book’s publication but the book is believed to be written around 4th or 5th century and forms one of the most fundamental works on the issue involving strategy in the world today. The work was written 2500 years ago by one of the most experienced as well as gifted Chinese general called Sun Wu (Sun Tzu). Sun Wu is considered as one of the best…

Restaurant to Panda Express: A History of Chinese Food in the United States, Haiming Liu describes the evolution of Chinese food in America and the progressive journey of how it became the globally recognized phenomenon it is today. Liu provides an in depth description of the struggle early immigrants went through being immersed in American culture, as well as the fundamental role Chinese food played in their integration, acceptance, and survival. Chinese restaurants have spread like wildfire,…

In 1822 the government passed a law in fear that the "Chinese immigrants would take American jobs"(2), even though most immigrants worked in jobs that "other Americans did not want to do"(3). Chinese immigrants were denied access to America even though they performed unwanted jobs like mopping, surgery, and working in factories. Denying Chinese immigrants the right to contribute to American society because of the fear that there will be a lack of…

2015 Language in the Asian American Community Language is important to everyone. The English Language is used in everyday interaction with people. However, language could impose social and linguistic issues to those whose native language is not English in the United States. Asian Americans are one of those groups who faces these kinds of issues. In the chapter, “Asian American Voices: Language in the Asian American Community,” from Language in the USA, authors, Thom Huebner and Linda Uyechi…

Chinese Pottery differs depending on the dynasty it was created in. When I was walking throughout the museum viewing all the different pieces of ceramics two pieces drew my eyes. The two pieces that I have chosen to write about are Bowl with Chrysanthemums and Bowl with children among vines. Both these pieces were done in China but at different points in time. Bowl with Chrysanthemums was done in China during the Ming dynasty which was the late 14th Century. Bowl with children among vines was…

America has a long history of discrimination towards the Chinese. The men who came to America encountered many tribulations in their early immigration. This discrimination, and the personal ambition for an ample american experience is very present throughout the novel Homebase by Shawn Wong. The story follows the familial history of a Chinese American. It is displayed throughout the novel the Chinese Americans have a long history in America but find that they don't feel a belonging, specifically…