Asian Popular Culture In Transition (routledge Contemporary Asia Series)

Asian Popular Culture in Transition examines contemporary consumption practices in South Korea, China, India, and Japan, and both updates and extends popular culture studies of the region. Through an interdisciplinary lens, this collection of essays explores how recent advances and shifts in information technologies and globalization have impacted cultural markets, fashion, the digital generation, mobile culture, femininity, matrimonial advertising, and a film actress'image and performance. Drawing upon a diverse range of sources and methods including historical research, content analysis, anthropological observation, textual analyses, and interviews, Asian Popular Culture in Transition makes a significant contribution to this growing area of research. Given its broad range of countries, theories, and approaches, this book will be of great interest to students and scholars of Asian studies, cultural studies, media and communication studies, and gender studies. Examines Contemporary Consumption Practices In South Korea, China, India, Japan, And Singapore And Both Updates And Extends Popular Culture Studies Of The Region. Through An Interdisciplinary Lens, This Collection Of Essays Explores How Recent Advances And Shifts In Information Technologies And Globalization Have Impacted Cultural Markets, Fashion, The Digital Generation, Mobile Culture, Femininity, Matrimonial Advertising, And A Film Actress' Image And Performance.--publisher's Description. Market, Popular Culture, And Popular Religion In Contemporary China : The Market/temple Fairs Of Jinhua / Eugene Cooper -- The Opening Of Popular Cultural Markets Of South Korea Under Economic Nationalism And International Pressure / Bernhard J. Seliger -- Fashioning Modern India : From Indio-chic To India Incorporated / Susan C. Dewey -- Didactic Escapism : New Viewing Practices Among China's Digital Generation / Magnus Wilson -- The Hidden Homeless In Japan's Contemporary Mobile Culture / Miya Yoshida -- K-pop Beyond Asia : Performing Trans-nationality, Trans-sexuality, And Trans-textuality / Sun Jung -- From Hyper-feminine To Androgyny : Changing Notions Of Femininity In Contemporary China / Xin Huang -- Bride And Prejudice : Newspaper And Website Matrimonial Advertisements Of Indian Women / Satarupa Dasgupta -- Fighting For A Hong Kong/chinese Female Identity : Michelle Yeoh, Body Performance, And Globalized Action Cinema / Lisa Funnell. Edited By Lorna Fitzsimmons And John A. Lent. Includes Filmography. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.