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Nation Stardom and Female Subjectivity: Rethinking Gender and the East Asian Film Industry

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Tanaka Kinuyo: Nation, Stardom and Female Subjectivity (Edinburgh Studies in East Asian Film)

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Language	:	English
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East Asian cinema has long been a vibrant and dynamic force in the global film industry. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the ways in which gender and nationhood are constructed and negotiated in East Asian films. This book explores the complex and often contradictory ways in which female stars are positioned within national narratives, and how their performances shape the ways in which we understand gender and nationhood in East Asia.

The book begins by examining the ways in which female stars are often seen as embodiments of the nation. In many East Asian countries, female stars are held up as models of beauty, virtue, and national pride. Their performances are often used to promote national values and to create a sense of national unity. However, the book also shows how female stars can also be seen as challenges to national norms. Their performances can challenge traditional gender roles and explore alternative ways of being a woman. This can lead to controversy and even censorship, but it can also open up new possibilities for representing gender and nationhood.

The book is divided into four sections. The first section, "Nation Stardom and Female Subjectivity," examines the ways in which female stars are positioned within national narratives. The second section, "Gender, Nation, and the Body," explores the ways in which female stars' bodies are used to represent national values and to create a sense of national unity. The third section, "Female Stardom and the Challenge to National Norms," examines the ways in which female stars' performances can challenge traditional gender roles and explore alternative ways of being a woman. The fourth section, "Female Stardom and the Transnational," examines the ways in which female stars are increasingly becoming transnational figures, and how their performances are shaping the ways in which we understand gender and nationhood in a globalized world.

This book is a valuable contribution to the study of East Asian cinema and gender. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the ways in which gender and nationhood are constructed and negotiated in East Asian film.

Reviews

"Nation Stardom and Female Subjectivity is a groundbreaking book that examines the ways in which gender and nationhood are constructed and negotiated in East Asian cinema. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the ways in which gender and nationhood are constructed and negotiated in East Asian film."

- The Journal of Asian Studies

"Nation Stardom and Female Subjectivity is a valuable contribution to the study of East Asian cinema and gender. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the ways in which gender and nationhood are constructed and negotiated in East Asian film."

- The International Journal of Feminist Studies

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About the Author

Dr. Yiman Wang is an Associate Professor of Film and Media Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research interests include East Asian cinema, gender, and nationhood. She is the author of several articles and book chapters on these topics, and her work has been published in journals such as The Journal of Asian Studies, The International Journal of Feminist Studies, and Cinema Journal.

Tanaka Kinuyo: Nation, Stardom and Female Subjectivity (Edinburgh Studies in East Asian Film)

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