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Routledge - Adventure Comics and Youth Cultures in India

Name: Routledge - Adventure Comics and Youth Cultures in India
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the rich history of Indian adventure comic books through this pioneering ethnographic study. Published by Routledge, this book examines the evolution of youth culture in the Indian subcontinent, tracing its development from the mid-twentieth century to the modern era of digital and audio-video media. Readers will gain deep insights into vernacular superheroism and the cultural impact of iconic characters. The text explores early precedents in Indian pop culture, including the famous detective Chacha Chaudhary and his "faster than a computer brain." It also examines the superheroic alter ego of film veteran Amitabh Bachchan, known as Supremo, and the Protectors of Earth and Mankind (P.O.E.M.). This work serves as a vital resource for those interested in anthropology, sociology, and the history of media. It provides a detailed look at how comic books have shaped identity and entertainment across generations in India, moving from traditional print to contemporary digital outlets.

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Provides a detailed history and ethnography of adventure comic books specifically for young people in India.

Traces the evolution of youth culture from the mid-twentieth century through to today's digital and audio-video era.

Examines the concept of vernacular superheroism and its unique role within the Indian subcontinent.

Includes studies on iconic figures like the detective Chacha Chaudhary and his legendary intellect.

Analyzes the cultural presence of Supremo, the superheroic alter ego of film veteran Amitabh Bachchan.

Offers academic perspectives suitable for studies in anthropology and sociology.

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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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