University of British Columbia : Institute of Asian Research
Description: Founded in 1978, this research institute is devided into various regional centers (including the
Center for Chinese Research) and focusses on eight main areas: (1) The Asian "diaspora"; (2) The role of networks in Asian migration and mobility; (3) "Development transitions" in Asia; (4) The impact of globalization in Asia; (5) Canada-Asia relations; (6) New regional formations in the Asia Pacific region; (7) Urbanization in the Pacific rim; (8) Cultural studies.
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