Author Archives: Paula

About Paula

Paula lives in the vortex of academic life. She studies medieval Japanese history.

Book Announcement: Gender, Nation and State in Modern Japan

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Paula

Gender, Nation and State in Modern Japan edited by Andrea Germer, Vera Mackie and Ulrike Wöhr, Routledge, 2014 Gender, Nation and State in Modern Japan makes a unique contribution to the international literature on the formation of modern nation–states in … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: CU Boulder Asian Studies Graduate Association Conference

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Paula

We are pleased to announce the University of Colorado, Boulder, Asian Studies Graduate Conference will be held at the end of February 2015. The University of Colorado Boulder Asian Studies Graduate Association will hold its Annual Graduate Student Conference on February 27-28, … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: East Asian/Non-Western History

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Paula

Institution: Hood College, History Location: Maryland, United States Position: Assistant Professor of History, East Asian/Non-Western History. East Asian/Non-Western. Hood College in Frederick, MD, seeks a full-time tenure-track assistant professor of history, with a specialty in East Asian history (China … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Cultural Interactions between Korea & Japan

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Paula

Transnational Cultural Interactions between Korea and Japan, From the Pre-modern to the Colonial Period Cultural interaction between Korea and Japan has become more fluid ever since Korea lifted the ban on importing cultural products from Japan in 1998, and since … Continue reading →

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Funding: Postgraduate Opportunities in Japanese Studies at SOAS, University of London

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Paula

The SOAS Japan Research Centre offers partial funding for MA, MPhil and PhD studies at SOAS via the Sasakawa Postgraduate Studentship (application deadline 27 February 2015), the Kayako Tsuda Bursary (deadline 22 May 2015), and the Meiji Jingu Scholarships (deadline 22 May 2015). … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Growing Democracy in Japan: The Parliamentary Cabinet System since 1868

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Paula

Growing Democracy in Japan: The Parliamentary Cabinet System since 1868 by Brian Woodall 300 pages Pubdate: 06/17/2014 6 x 9 5 figures, 12 tables The world’s third largest economy and a stable democracy, Japan remains a significant world power; but its economy has … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Studies, University of Hong Kong

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Paula

Institution: University of Hong Kong Location: Hong Kong Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Japanese Studies in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Art History, Reed College

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Paula

Institution: Reed College Location: Oregon, United States Position: Assistant Professor of Art History Art Historian/Art of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, or Latin America REED COLLEGE. Assistant Professor. Start fall 2015. Salary and benefits competitive. Ph.D. or near completion. … Continue reading →

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Living in Japan Part 3: Apartment Hunting Basics

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Paula

While my last two posts on living in Japan covered a lot of different areas for before you leave and immediately after you arrive, today, I will be talking specifically about hunting for apartments. For someone unacquainted with Japanese real … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Asia-Pacific Center, College of Security Studies

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Paula

Institution: Asia Pacific Center, College of Security Studies Location: Hawaii, United States Position: Non-Tenure Track Faculty The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, is a Department of Defense academic institution providing a forum where current and … Continue reading →

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