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The Year of the Tiger Mother: An Amerasia Journal-Hyphen Magazine Online Collaboration
Amerasia Journal is pleased to join forces with Hyphen Magazine‘s “Across the Desk” blog to crosspost a series of commentaries on Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, which first appeared in the print version of the current issue … Continue reading
More Asian American perspectives on 9-11: Asian American Literary Review special issue
Our friends at The Asian American Literary Review have just published their latest issue commemorating the tenth anniversary of 9-11. Please see the press release from AALR below for information about the special issue, which includes the journal’s contact information… … Continue reading
On the Tenth Anniversary of 9-11: Asian Americans on War and Peace
In light of the recent commemoration of 9-11, the edited collection Asian Americans on War and Peace is a relevant meditation on the tragic events of ten years ago from the Asian American community. Published in 2002, Asian Americans on War and … Continue reading
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“Further Desire: Asian and Asian American Sexualities”
The UCLA Asian American Studies Center Press announces the release of the latest issue of Amerasia Journal, “Further Desire: Asian and Asian American Sexualities.” Guest edited by Ramón A. Gutiérrez, this special topic issue is based on a conference on … Continue reading
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From the pages of Amerasia: James Kyung-Jin Lee on Russell Leong, “Anxieties of Influence”
Below is an excerpt of James Kyung-Jin Lee’s guest editor’s introduction for the recently published special issue commemorating the career of Amerasia Journal senior editor, Russell C. Leong. “Anxieties of Influence” From Amerasia Journal 37:1 (2011) By James Kyung-Jin Lee … Continue reading
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On the Passing of Carolyn M. Yee, Former Amerasia Journal Editor
On behalf of the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, I am sad to announce the passing on July 26, 2011 of former staff member, Carolyn M. Yee. Carolyn is survived by her husband Bill Lann Lee, former Assistant Attorney General … Continue reading
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“Word & Image: Russell C. Leong”
The UCLA Asian American Studies Center Press announces the release of a special issue of Amerasia Journal marking the retirement of long-time Senior Editor Russell C. Leong. Guest edited by James Kyung-Jin Lee (Asian American Studies, UC Irvine) and King-Kok … Continue reading
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Asian American Literary Review “8+1 Symposium” (May 7, 2011)
Our friends at the Asian American Literary Review are holding a day-long symposium on Asian American literature at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles on Saturday, May 7 2011. Below is information on the event and … Continue reading
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Russell C. Leong Literary E-Book Series Prize
We are pleased to announce the Russell C. Leong Literary E-Book Series Prize. Each author selected for publication by the Leong E-Book Series will receive a $1000 award. Each year, the series will highlight a different literary genre, starting with … Continue reading
Statement from UCLA Asian American Studies Center and Department on “Asians in the Library” video
The Asian American Studies Center and Department at UCLA decry the video “Asians in the Library” apparently produced by a UCLA student. As many have observed, including an insightful critique by UCLA’s Asian/Pacific Coalition, this rant — beyond the action … Continue reading
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