Becoming global Asia : contemporary genres of postcolonial capitalism in Singapore /

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"Becoming Global Asia centers Singapore as a crucial site for comprehending the uneven effects of colonialism and capitalism. In the wake of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, Singapore initiated socioeconomic policies and branding campaigns to transform its reputation from a culturally sterile a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Naruse, Cheryl Narumi, 1984- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oakland : University of California Press, 2023.
Temas:
1900-1999
Postcolonialism in literature.
Postcolonialism > Singapore > 20th century.
Capitalism > Singapore > 20th century.
Globalization > Singapore > 20th century.
Social change > Singapore > 20th century.
Postcolonialisme dans la littérature.
Postcolonialisme > Singapour > 20e siècle.
Mondialisation > Singapour > 20e siècle.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / Asian Studies
Capitalism
Economic history
Globalization
Postcolonialism
Postcolonialism in literature
Social change
Singapore > Economic conditions > 20th century.
Singapore
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction : global Asia, a wayward postcolonialism
  • The cultural history of Singapore literary anthologies
  • Overseas Singaporeans and their uses : population aesthetics and territorial productions of Singapore's global Asia imaginary
  • Coming-of-career narratives, postcolonial work ethic, and the promise of a new Nation
  • The princess fantasy of Singapore : shorter histories and US decline in crazy rich Asians
  • Conclusion.

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