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Asian American media activism : fighting for cultural citizenship /

"Among the most well-known YouTubers are a cadre of talented Asian American performers, including comedian Ryan Higa and makeup artist Michelle Phan. Yet beneath the sheen of these online success stories lies a problem--Asian Americans remain sorely underrepresented in mainstream film and telev...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Lopez, Lori Kido (Author)
Format: Government Document Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : New York University Press, [2016]
Series:Critical cultural communication.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : the role of Asian American media activism
  • The limits of assimilationism within traditional media activism
  • Leveraging media policy for representational change
  • Social change through the Asian American market
  • Asian American YouTube celebrities creating popular culture networks
  • Utilizing skills and passion to spread online activism
  • Conclusion : producing citizenship through activism.