Film, Media and Representation in Postcolonial South Asia: Beyond Partition

This volume explores the changing mediascapes in South Asia, focusing on India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, and their impact on society beyond the partitions of 1947 and 1971. It includes essays on soft power, performance, film, television, art, visual culture, cyber space, social media, and digital texts to reimagine South Asia through a critical understanding of popular culture and media.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume explores the dynamic and evolving media landscapes of South Asia, focusing on India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It delves into the profound transformations that have taken place in the realms of cinema, television, performing arts, visual cultures, cyber space, and digital media, surpassing the traumas of the partitions of 1947 and 1971. Through a series of thought-provoking essays, the book bridges the gap in the study of postcolonial and post-Partition developments, reimagining South Asia through a critical lens of popular culture and media.

The volume brings together scholars and practitioners from the subcontinent, fostering dialogue and collaboration across borders. It presents diverse and in-depth studies on film, media, and representation in the region, shedding light on the complex interplay between culture, politics, and society.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in media and film studies, postcolonial studies, visual cultures, political studies, partition history, cultural studies, mass media, popular culture, history, sociology, and South Asian studies. It will also be of interest to media practitioners, journalists, writers, and activists who seek to understand the complexities of the region's media landscape and its impact on society.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367765880