| Chinese American Masculinities: From Fu Manchu to Bruce Lee Contributor(s): Chan, Jachinson (Author) |
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ISBN: 081534029X ISBN-13: 9780815340294 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2001 Annotation: This book is one of the first scholarly analyses of the current social constructions of Chinese American masculinities. Arguing that many of these notions are limited to stereotypes, Chan goes beyond this to present a more complex understanding of the topic. Incorporating historical references, literary analysis and sociological models to describe the construct a variety of masculine identities, Chan also examines popular novels (Fu Manchu and Charlie Chan), films (Bruce Lee), comic books (Master of Kung Fu), and literature (M. Butterfly). |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Minority Studies - Social Science | Men's Studies |
| Dewey: 302.230 |
| LCCN: 00061706 |
| Series: Asian Americans |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 6.26" W x 9.32" (0.88 lbs) 196 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Chinese - Sex & Gender - Masculine - Cultural Region - Asian |