Hong Kong Studies Reader Series: High-Definition Stories beyond the Spectacle of East-Meets-West

Chiu, Stephen WK; Siu, Kaxton YK

This book borrows the concept of “high-definition” from digital broadcasting to highlight our unique approach to Hong Kong society, which gives a sharper image than analyses. It intends to highlight contrasts with many common and taken-for-granted stories, myths and representations of Hong Kong— which often presented with a low level of detail, lacking proper connections between grounded personal experiences and the macro social context. With chapters covering various salient dimensions of Hong Kong’s society, including migration, economy, inequality, identity and social movements, our “high-definition” approach presents images with high enough “resolution” to match multiple layers of experiences from walks of life of Hong Kong people, contributing to an understanding of how global transformation impacts local people’s experiences, as well as Hong Kong’s significance in the regional and global system.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2023-02-25

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9789811657092

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-5707-8

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 394