Peter Pugsley
Medicine
University of Adelaide
Australia
Biography
Dr Peter C. Pugsley is the Head of the Department of Media at the University of Adelaide. His central research focus is on Asian media cultures, particularly Asian film. His latest book is Exploring Morality and Sexuality in Asian Cinema: Crossing Boundaries (Ashgate, 2015). In 2013 he published Tradition, Culture and Aesthetics in Contemporary Asian Cinema (Ashgate). His research interests also include a range of popular media forms such as television, literature and magazines. He has published book chapters and journal articles on Indian, Malaysian and Hong Kong cinema, Singaporean TV and magazines, and Chinese TV and social media. Peter currently teaches Asian Screen Media, Advanced Media Theory, Japanese Media Cultures (a study abroad course at Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto) and Broadcast TV & Radio. He supervises a number of PhD and Masters candidates on topics related to film and popular media. He is currently co-authoring a book on the influence of songs in Tamil (Indian) films. He is a long time supporter and presenter on community radio and writes film, TV and book reviews for an online newspaper.
Research Interest
Medicine,Medical Education,Research,etc
