Empire of Culture
Neo-Victorian Narratives in the Global Creative Economy
Book • 2024
Waiyee Loh's "Empire of Culture" examines how Britain's imperial past continues to shape global cultural consumption.
The book analyzes neo-Victorian texts and practices across Britain, the US, Japan, and Singapore, revealing how the British heritage industry leverages this legacy.
It explores the competition and collaboration between these nations' cultural industries, highlighting the complex interplay of commodification and cultural appropriation.
Loh's work challenges traditional power dynamics, offering a nuanced perspective on trans-imperial relations and the enduring influence of Victorian culture.
The book ultimately sheds light on the global creative economy and its intricate connections to historical power structures.
The book analyzes neo-Victorian texts and practices across Britain, the US, Japan, and Singapore, revealing how the British heritage industry leverages this legacy.
It explores the competition and collaboration between these nations' cultural industries, highlighting the complex interplay of commodification and cultural appropriation.
Loh's work challenges traditional power dynamics, offering a nuanced perspective on trans-imperial relations and the enduring influence of Victorian culture.
The book ultimately sheds light on the global creative economy and its intricate connections to historical power structures.
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Waiyee Loh, "Empire of Culture: Neo-Victorian Narratives in the Global Creative Economy" (SUNY Press, 2024)
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Miranda Melcher
Waiyee Loh, "Empire of Culture: Neo-Victorian Narratives in the Global Creative Economy" (SUNY Press, 2024)
Mentioned by Dr.
Miranda Melcher
Waiyee Loh, "Empire of Culture: Neo-Victorian Narratives in the Global Creative Economy" (SUNY Press, 2024)
