Global South Discourse in East Asian Media Studies

This book explores the nexus of East Asian media, culture, and digital technologies in the early 21st century from a Global South perspective, providing an empirical analysis of the emergence of Asian culture, histories, texts, and state policies as they relate to both Asian and global media. It discusses relevant theoretical frameworks and highlights how East Asian popular culture and media have shifted the contours of globalization, drawing upon examples from different East Asian countries to illustrate how current cultural flows have influenced and been influenced by a handful of dimensions. It is an important contribution to understanding the historical trajectory and recent developments of East Asian media and will interest students and scholars of media, communication, popular culture, cultural studies, Asian studies, politics, and sociology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate interplay of East Asian media, culture, and digital technologies in the early 21st century, offering a unique perspective from the Global South. Through a rich empirical analysis, the author explores the emergence of Asian culture, histories, texts, and state policies as they intertwine with both Asian and global media. The book discusses relevant theoretical frameworks, such as East Asian popular culture and media, which have significantly shaped the contours of globalization.

After providing an overview of Western media and cultural theories and histories, the book delves into how East Asia-focused analytical frameworks can redefine our understanding of globalization and media. It draws upon examples from various East Asian countries to illustrate how current cultural flows have influenced and been influenced by multiple dimensions.

This book makes a significant contribution to the study of East Asian media, offering valuable insights for students and scholars in the fields of media, communication, popular culture, cultural studies, Asian studies, politics, and sociology. It sheds light on the historical trajectory and recent developments of East Asian media, providing a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between culture, technology, and global networks.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032352626