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Japanese high school films : iconography, nostalgia and discipline / Peter C. Pugsley.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Pugsley, Peter C., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Coming-of-age films--Japan--History and criticism.
- Coming-of-age films.
- Teen films--Japan--History and criticism.
- Teen films.
- Schools in motion pictures.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (216 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2022]
- Summary:
- Looks exclusively at high school films as valuable markers of contemporary Japanese culture.
- Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- List of Figures
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Over-representation?
- Hierarchies and Heterotopias
- Power Metaphors
- Why Japan?
- Structure
- 1. The Division of Disciplinary Spaces
- The Classroom
- The Hallway
- The Rooftop
- The Window
- The Gymnasium
- The Toilets
- Conclusion
- 2. Beyond the Classroom
- Transport
- Walking
- Cycling
- Home
- Bedroom
- 3. Iconography of the School Uniform
- Uniforms and Identity
- Colour and Design
- Delinquency
- Cultural Difference and Identity
- 4. Marking a Distinct Society
- Holistic Society
- Extra-curricular Diversions
- Family
- Beyond the Norm
- 5. Playing to the Audience
- Nostalgia
- Seasonal Imagery
- Manga and Anime Connections
- Star Power
- 6. Exploring Taboos
- Shame, Ridicule and Embarrassment
- Adolescent Awkwardness
- ‘Real’ High School Violence
- Bullying
- 7. Romance and Sexuality
- Heteronormative Sexuality
- Forbidden Love
- Same-sex Love
- Kissing
- Communications
- Films Cited
- References
- Index
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Pugsley, Peter C. Japanese High School Films
- ISBN:
- 1-4744-9464-1
- 1-3995-0915-2
- 1-4744-9463-3
- OCLC:
- 1292588096
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