Library

Asian Studies

Regional Resources for China

Reference

To find encyclopedias or guides for China do a Keyword search in the catalogue for China and the term encyclopedias (or guides) eg. China encyclopedias, China guides, China atlas

Maps of China

Journals

Journals are useful for keeping up to date on current issues here are some relevant titles for the study of China

  • Beijing review
  • China journal
  • China report
  • China quarterly also available from 1960 - 2000 via JSTOR
  • Modern China

Note: To search for journal articles go to the Asian & Pacific Studies databases page

Cultural Revolution

To find biographies or memoirs for China do a Keyword search in the catalogue for china and the term biographies (or memoirs or personal narratives) eg. China biographies, China personal narratives

Note: To find further library resources do a subject search on china history cultural revolution 1966-1976

Internet Directory

Chinese Studies Virtual Library ( University of Melbourne )
This site is comprehensive in listing useful Chinese sites on Politics & Government , Religion , News , Culture and many more topics.

Media
Databases:
  • Factiva - News & Business database. Search publications by region, Eastern Asian countries, or browse via the news pages for North Asia (English text) and Greater China (Chinese script)
  • World news connection Information from the Foreign Broadcast Information Service, it includes radio and television broadcasts as well as newspaper articles. Contact the Information desk at your campus for the password.
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