This groundbreaking collection of original essays provides new perspectives in Asian media studies. The volume covers a diverse range of topics from media policy to globalization, using lively examples from various countries and media.

Asian Media Studies is a volume of original essays that provide new perspectives on this important field. Accounting for a paradigm shift in the discipline-from cultural imperialism to globalization-this book re-theorizes Asian media studies to develop a larger context of "critical internationalism" in the field. The unique voices featured here are from a younger generation of Asian-born scholars of diverse backgrounds (indigenous, subaltern, diasporic, and others) who make up the "second wave" of critical Asian media studies. The coverage includes Singapore TV news and advertising, Hong Kong nostalgia, sexuality in Malaysian film, VCD technology, and Queer communities in Taiwan. This groundbreaking collection constitutes both an advancement and a hallmark of Asian media studies.