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National Abjection: The Asian American Body Onstage,Used
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National Abjection explores the vexed relationship between "Asian Americanness" and "Americanness through a focus on drama and performance art. Karen Shimakawa argues that the forms of Asian Americanness that appear in U.S. culture are a function of national abjectiona process that demands that Americanness be defined by the exclusion of Asian Americans, who are either cast as symbolic foreigners incapable of integration or Americanization or distorted into an honorary whiteness. She examines how Asian Americans become culturally visible on and off stage, revealing the ways Asian American theater companies and artists respond to the cultural implications of this abjection.Shimakawa looks at the origins of Asian American theater, particularly through the memories of some of its pioneers. Her examination of the emergence of Asian American theater companies illuminates their strategies for countering the stereotypes of Asian Americans and the lack of visibility of Asian American performers within the theater world. She shows how some playsWakako Yamauchis 121A, Frank Chins Chickencoop Chinaman, and The Year of the Dragonhave both directly and indirectly addressed the displacement of Asian Americans. She analyzes works attempting to negate the process of abjectionsuch as the 1988 Broadway production of M. Butterfly as well as Miss Saigon, a mainstream production that enacted the process of cultural displacement both onstage and off. Finally, Shimakawa considers Asian Americanness in the context of globalization by meditating on the work of Ping Chong, particularly his EastWest Quartet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'National Abjection: The Asian American Body Onstage'? A: The main theme of this book revolves around the complex relationship between 'Asian Americanness' and 'Americanness,' particularly through the lens of drama and performance art. It explores how Asian Americans are often excluded from the definition of Americanness, which impacts their visibility in cultural narratives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Karen Shimakawa, a scholar who examines Asian American theater and performance.
- Q: What kind of condition is the book in? A: This book is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'National Abjection' published? A: The book was published on December 5, 2002.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of Drama.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of the book is illustrated.
- Q: What are some key plays discussed in the book? A: Key plays discussed include Wakako Yamauchi’s 12-1-A, Frank Chin’s Chickencoop Chinaman, and The Year of the Dragon.
- Q: How does the book address the visibility of Asian Americans in theater? A: The book examines the strategies used by Asian American theater companies to counter stereotypes and enhance the visibility of Asian American performers in the theater world.