Fantasies of Hong Kong Disneyland : Attempted Indigenizations of Space, Labor, and Consumption.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Banh, Jenny.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Consumption (Economics)--China.

Consumption (Economics).

Globalization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (178 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Brunswick : Rutgers University Press, 2025.

Summary:

This book by Jenny Banh explores the cultural, social, and economic dynamics surrounding Hong Kong Disneyland, focusing on the themes of space, labor, and consumption. It examines how globalized entertainment spaces like Disneyland interact with local cultures, adapting to and influencing regional identities. The book delves into the interplay of cultural imperialism, labor practices, and the creation of heterotopic spaces, comparing Hong Kong Disneyland with its local competitor, Ocean Park. By drawing on personal experiences, interviews, and cultural analysis, the author provides an in-depth look at the tensions between globalization and indigenization in a unique urban setting. The work is aimed at scholars, students, and readers interested in cultural studies, sociology, and the impact of global consumerism on local identities. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

List of Illustrations

Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction

1. Indigenizing Consumption: Culture Wars

2. Labor Indigenization: Cultural Imperialist Attitudes

3. Spatial Indigenization: Creating a Heterotopia

4. An Indigenous Competitor: Ocean Park

Epilogue

Postscript: Fairytale Endings

Acknowledgments

Notes

References

Index

About the Author.

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Other Format:

Print version: Banh, Jenny Fantasies of Hong Kong Disneyland

ISBN:

9780813593487

OCLC:

1527934380