New Zealand Asian Studies Society
Encyclopedia
The New Zealand Asian Studies Society (NZASIA) is established in 1974. It is an independent academic society that seeks to encourage the spread of knowledge about Asia
, its history
, its culture
, and its role in international affairs
. The objectives of the NZASIA are to: i) contribute to the knowledge and understanding of Asian polities, societies and civilis-ations by fostering research by its members or others, through the holding of conferences and scientific meetings, through publications, periodicals and the like, through subsidising research and travel, and in any other ways howsoever; ii) disseminate knowledge of Asian polities, societies and civilisations in New Zealand
by holding meetings and conferences, sponsoring publications, and establishing links amongst specialists in these fields and other educational, cultural and governmental institutions and their members, and amongst such specialists and news media; and iii) establish and maintain contacts with Societies of similar or related interests in Asia, Australia, America, Europe and elsewhere, by affiliation or otherwise. The society publishes the biannual journal New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies
and a yearly newsletter. The NZASIA, in cooperation with the Asia:NZ Foundation, offers post-graduate scholarships to support research and fieldwork in Asia.
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
, its history
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
, its culture
Culture
Culture is a term that has many different inter-related meanings. For example, in 1952, Alfred Kroeber and Clyde Kluckhohn compiled a list of 164 definitions of "culture" in Culture: A Critical Review of Concepts and Definitions...
, and its role in international affairs
International relations
International relations is the study of relationships between countries, including the roles of states, inter-governmental organizations , international nongovernmental organizations , non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations...
. The objectives of the NZASIA are to: i) contribute to the knowledge and understanding of Asian polities, societies and civilis-ations by fostering research by its members or others, through the holding of conferences and scientific meetings, through publications, periodicals and the like, through subsidising research and travel, and in any other ways howsoever; ii) disseminate knowledge of Asian polities, societies and civilisations in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
by holding meetings and conferences, sponsoring publications, and establishing links amongst specialists in these fields and other educational, cultural and governmental institutions and their members, and amongst such specialists and news media; and iii) establish and maintain contacts with Societies of similar or related interests in Asia, Australia, America, Europe and elsewhere, by affiliation or otherwise. The society publishes the biannual journal New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies
New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies
The New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal that was founded in June 1999. It is the official journal of the New Zealand Asian Studies Society. The journal covers a broad range of Asia-related topics. It is published biannually, in June and in December...
and a yearly newsletter. The NZASIA, in cooperation with the Asia:NZ Foundation, offers post-graduate scholarships to support research and fieldwork in Asia.