I'm hoping that list members can assist me with some bibliographical pointers in the direction of materials relating to the "borrowing" of cultural signifiers and ideas from subaltern communities by the dominant culture. My primary geopolitical framework is the US. So far I can think of stuff relating to the beats in the 50s (Mailer's "white Negro"); various appropriations of Native American iconography and beliefs by miscellaneous movements, Kevin Costner, etc.; that essay on Demme's "Something Wild" (where did that appear?); Quentin Tarantino; the appropriation of hip-hop music and iconography by white teen culture; and some theoretical positions on globalization and cultural interpenetration. Can anyone recommend specific references? And are there essays/books/etc. that deal with the appropriation of Asian cultural materials? Many thanks en avance. Steve Fore School of Creative Media City University of Hong Kong ---- To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]