Beyond Bruce Lee

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Chasing the Dragon Through Film, Philosophy, and Popular Culture

By Paul Bowman

Summary

Beyond Bruce Lee delves into the complex cultural and historical contexts surrounding Bruce Lee, examining his films, martial arts, and evolving cultural significance from the 1960s to the present day. This study highlights Lee's influence within popular culture, ethnic politics, and Hollywood choreography, framing his legacy through the lens of "cultural translation" and ongoing cultural interventions.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in cultural studies, film, martial arts philosophy, and ethnic politics, as well as scholars seeking an in-depth understanding of Bruce Lee's cultural impact.

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In order to understand Bruce Lee, we must look beyond Bruce Lee to the artist's intricate cultural and historical contexts. This work begins by contextualising Lee, examining his films and martial arts work, and his changing cultural status within different times and places.

The text examines Bruce Lee's films and philosophy in relation to the popular culture and cultural politics of the 1960s and 1970s. It addresses the resurgence of his popularity in Hong Kong and China in the twenty-first century.

The study also explores Lee's ongoing legacy and influence in the West, considering his function as a shifting symbol of ethnic politics and the ways in which he continues to inform Hollywood film-fight choreography.

Beyond Bruce Lee ultimately argues Lee is best understood in terms of "cultural translation" and that his interventions and importance are ongoing.

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Praised for its nuanced and provocative insights, this volume explores Bruce Lee as a cultural icon using diverse theoretical approaches. Reviewers commend it for offering fresh perspectives on Lee's transformative legacy and its relevance across fields such as postmodernism, postcolonial studies, and martial arts philosophy. It is regarded as a fascinating and thought-provoking contribution to cultural studies.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780231165297

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Wallflower Press

Illustration: 18 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Paul Bowman

About the Author

Paul Bowman teaches cultural studies at Cardiff University. He is author of numerous books on visual culture, cultural politics, and popular culture, including Post-Marxism Versus Cultural Studies, Deconstructing Popular Culture, and Theorizing Bruce Lee. He is editor of many collections on film, cultural studies, postcolonialism, and poststructuralism.