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International Journal of Asian Studies (IJAS) is an interdisciplinary,English-language forum for research in primarily the humanities withhistorical perspectives. Examining Asia on a regional basis, IJASfocuses attention on the work of Asian scholars as well as westernscholars, in order to encourage multi-directional communication acrossthe international Asian studies community.More information about the journal can be found here:http://journals.cambridge.org/asiGillian GreenoughEditorCambridge University Press32 Avenue of the AmericasNew York, NY 10013-2473 USATel. (001) 212.337.5037Mobile. (001) 646.549.1174Fax. (001) 212.337.5959Email. ggreenough@cambridge.org