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Multiple Modernities: Cinemas & Popular Media In Transcultural East Asia,Used
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Multiple Modernities explores the cultural terrain of East Asia. Arguing that becoming modern happens differently in different places, the contributors examines popular culture most notable cinema and television to see how modernization, as both a response to the West and as a process that is unique in its own right in the region, operates on a mass level. Included in this collection are significant explorations of popular culture in East Asia, including Chinese new cinema and rock music, Korean cinema, Taiwanese television, as well as discussions of alternative arts in general. While each essay focuses on specific nations or cinemas, the collected effect of reading them is to offer a comprehensive, indepth picture of how popular culture in East Asia operates to both generate and reflect the immense change this significant region of the world is undergoing. Contributors include: Jeroen de Kloet, Mitsuhiro Yoshimoto, Yomota Inuhiko, Frances Gateward, Hector Rodriguez, Dai Jaihua, David Desser, August Palmer, Lu SzuPing and the editor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Multiple Modernities: Cinemas & Popular Media In Transcultural East Asia'? A: The main theme of the book is the exploration of how modernization occurs differently across various cultures in East Asia, particularly through the lens of popular media such as cinema and television.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to this book? A: Contributors include Jeroen de Kloet, Mitsuhiro Yoshimoto, Yomota Inuhiko, Frances Gateward, Hector Rodriguez, Dai Jaihua, David Desser, August Palmer, Lu Szu-Ping, and the editor.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Multiple Modernities: Cinemas & Popular Media In Transcultural East Asia'? A: The book contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The used book is in very good condition.
- Q: When was 'Multiple Modernities' published? A: The book was published on December 23, 2002.
- Q: What are the key subjects discussed in the book? A: Key subjects include Chinese new cinema, rock music, Korean cinema, Taiwanese television, and alternative arts, reflecting the cultural changes in East Asia.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book includes significant explorations into popular culture and is suitable for academic research in fields such as cultural studies, media studies, and Asian studies.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to others in its field? A: The book offers a comprehensive and in-depth picture of how popular culture in East Asia reflects and generates substantial cultural change, integrating various perspectives from different contributors.
- Q: Can I find any discussions about modernization in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses modernization as a unique process in East Asia, examining how it differs from Western experiences.