Undercurrents
Helen Hok-Sze Leung
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Undercurrents
Published
2008
Publisher
UBC Press
Pages
149
ISBN-13
9780774814690
ISBN-10
0774814691
Description
"Undercurrents engages the critical rubric of "queer" to examine Hong Kong's screen and media culture during the transitional and immediate postcolonial period. Helen Hok-Sze Leung draws on theoretical insights from a range of disciplines to reveal parallels between the crisis and uncertainty of the territory's postcolonial transition and the queer aspects of its cultural productions." "Leung explores Hong Kong cultural productions - cinema, fiction, popular music and subcultural projects - and argues that while there is no overt consolidation of gay and lesbian identities in Hong Kong culture, undercurrents of diverse and complex expressions of gender and sexual variance are widely in evidence." "Undercurrents uncovers a queer media culture that has been largely overlooked by critics in the West, and demonstrates the cultural vitality of Hong Kong amidst political transition. It will appeal to scholars and general readers interested in Asian studies, film and cultural studies, and sexuality and gender studies."--book jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Undercurrents?
This edition of Undercurrents has approximately 149 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Undercurrents?
For most readers, Undercurrents typically takes between 3h 6m and 2h 4m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 37,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 29m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 37,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Undercurrents?
The estimated word count for Undercurrents is approximately 37,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Undercurrents?
Undercurrents was written by Helen Hok-Sze Leung.
When was Undercurrents published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.