Global Goes Local: Popular Culture in Asia

The clothbound edition of this work was published in 2002 by the U. of British Columbia Press (distributed by the U. of Washington Press); U. of Hawaii Press publishes this paperbound edition. Fifteen essays, presented by Craig (business, U. of Victoria) and King (Pacific and Asian studies, U. of Victoria) examine popular forms of music, television, and comics across Asia. While the penetration of global culture is recognized, the ability of artists to reinterpret messages that build new communities and kinships is celebrated. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR