Extra Reading
This document consists of great books or articles on Asian Studies. Some are here because there is a course covering the same material; some are just great books that you should read at some point in your career.
Once you have made it through most of the curriculum, knowing whether a book is worth your time will become easier. Or, if you are struggling in one of the courses, perhaps reading a book on the subject will help.
East Asia
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea | Barbara Demick |
| Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China | Jung Chang |
| The Rape of Nanking | Iris Chang |
South Asia
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| India After Gandhi: The History of the World's Largest Democracy | Ramachandra Guha |
| The Wonder That Was India | A.L. Basham |
General/Comparative
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Sources of Indian Tradition (Vol. 1 & 2) | Edited by Wm. Theodore de Bary et al. |
| Sources of Japanese Tradition (Vol. 1 & 2) | Edited by Wm. Theodore de Bary et al. |