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A New Cultural Geography of East Asia: Imagining A 'Region' through Popular Culture.

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Abstract

The article focuses on a study which reveals the role of popular culture by shaping the East Asian region by creating transnational markets for cultural commodities and disseminating communalities of lifestyles and concepts. It informs that East Asia experiences cultural renaissance, economic growth and urban consumerism. It also informs about the issues related to the impact of trade, finance, industry and technology on creating an integrated region in East Asia.
Original languageEnglish
Pages1-12
Number of pages12
Volume14
No7
Specialist publicationAsia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus
PublisherJapan Focus
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2016

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Keywords

  • CONSUMERISM
  • EAST Asia
  • ECONOMIC development
  • LIFESTYLES
  • POPULAR culture
  • TECHNOLOGY

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