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Routledge Adventure Comics and Youth Cultures in India - Routledge

Name: Adventure Comics and Youth Cultures in India - Routledge
Brand: Routledge
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This pioneering book presents a comprehensive history and ethnography of adventure comic books for young people in India, with particular focus on vernacular superheroism and popular culture from the mid-twentieth century to the contemporary digital era. The authors chronicle the evolution of Indian youth culture through iconic characters including the detective Chacha Chaudhary, Amitabh Bachchan's superheroic alter ego Supremo, and the Protectors of Earth and Mankind (P.O.E.M.), documenting how creative storytelling shaped generations of readers across the subcontinent. This work bridges cultural studies, anthropology, and media history to explore how adventure comics reflect and influence Indian society, making it essential reading for scholars of popular culture, youth studies, and South Asian media.

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Routledge publication offers an authoritative examination of adventure comics as a significant cultural and social force in modern India.

The book traces vernacular superheroism through iconic characters like Chacha Chaudhary and Supremo, revealing distinct Indian approaches to the superhero genre.

Combines historical narrative with ethnographic research to document youth culture and popular entertainment across generations in the subcontinent.

Explores the transition from printed comics to contemporary creative audio-video-digital outlets that engage young audiences today.

Suitable for scholars of anthropology, sociology, media studies, and anyone interested in South Asian popular culture and youth identities.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 113820188X
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 26 October 2018
Listed Since: 20 June 2018

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