How scholar Ackbar Abbas changed the way people thought about Hong Kong
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Ackbar Abbas, a Hong Kong-born scholar known for his influential work on Hong Kong culture, died at age 84 after a brief battle with cancer. He taught at the University of Hong Kong and the University of California, Irvine. His 1997 book 'Hong Kong: Culture and the Politics of Disappearance' significantly shaped how people think about Hong Kong. His influence extended beyond academia to artists, filmmakers, and writers, altering the way Hong Kong could be described.
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Book 'Hong Kong: Culture and the Politics of Disappearance' is central.
Abbas taught at the University of Hong Kong and the University of California, Irvine.
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Abbas taught at the University of Hong Kong and the University of California, Irvine.
South China Morning Post- Book 'Hong Kong: Culture and the Politics of Disappearance' is central.
- Analyzed Hong Kong's political transition from British to Chinese rule.
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Loaded language removedAckbar Abbas, a Hong Kong-born scholar whose influence extended beyond academia to shape artists, filmmakers, writers and many others, died on July 13 at the age of 84 after a brief illness with cancer.
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Abbas taught at the University of Hong Kong and the University of California, Irvine.
South China Morning PostAckbar Abbas died on July 13 at the age of 84 after a brief battle with cancer.
South China Morning PostAckbar Abbas was born in Hong Kong.
South China Morning PostHis 1997 book 'Hong Kong: Culture and the Politics of Disappearance' was particularly influential.
South China Morning PostAbbas altered the way Hong Kong could be described.
OpinionAbbas's influence extended beyond academia to shape artists, filmmakers, writers and many others.
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