Hybridity and transculturality

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• Josef Wieland

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Communication and cooperation among culturally diverse individuals and organizations are often framed as intercultural, transnational, or cross-border phenomena. However, this perspective may not fully capture the complexities of places like Hong Kong, which has existed as a “marginal man” between East and West since 1842. Serving as a conduit for Western economic and cultural influence in Asia and a gateway for China to the world, Hong Kong exemplifies cultural convergence, contagion, divergence, and hybridization. This book explores the idea that Hong Kong may not simply be a case of “either-or” or a melting pot, but rather a site for the emergence of something entirely new. It investigates the transcultural practices, spheres, and competencies that foster diversity while creating commonality. The work presents findings from a field project conducted by young researchers from diverse cultural and disciplinary backgrounds, analyzing Hong Kong through the lenses of arts, geography, management, media, political science, and sociology. The resulting analysis paints a complex portrait of Hong Kong as a microcosm of transculturality, addressing themes such as the history of its elites, the role of transcultural migrants, the impact of art fairs on societal change, and the dynamics of journalism and management in this unique context.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019