About the JAAS

JAAS is the official publication of the Association for Asian American Studies. The Journal of Asian American Studies (JAAS) explores aspects of Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences through original articles detailing new theoretical developments, research results, methodological innovations, public policy concerns, and pedagogical issues. The Journal also publishes book, media, and exhibition reviews. As a much-needed outlet for the increasing volume of scholarship in the field, JAAS provides an avenue for a quick and lively exchange of ideas.

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Editor
Rick Bonus, University of Washington, Seattle

Reviews Editors
Lili M. Kim, Hampshire College
Caroline H. Yang, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Assistant Editor
Edward Nadurata, University of California, Irvine

Editorial Board
Wendy Cheng, Scripps College
Tamara Bhalla, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Candace Fujikane, University of Hawai’i, Manoa
Grace S. Kim, Boston University
Sunaina Maira, University of California, Davis
Kent Ono, University of Utah
Mark Padoongpatt, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Chia Youyee Vang, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

The EDITORS AND PUBLISHER wish to acknowledge with gratitude the University of Washington, Seattle in providing support for Journal of Asian American Studies.

How To Access The JAAS

Journal of Asian American Studies (JAAS) explores aspects of Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences through original articles detailing new theoretical developments, research results, methodological innovations, public policy concerns, and pedagogical issues. The Journal also publishes book, media, and exhibition reviews. As a much-needed outlet for the increasing volume of scholarship in the field, JAAS provides an avenue for a respected exchange of ideas.

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Testimonials

JAAS is a testament to the maturity and dynamism of Asian American Studies. It behooves all serious students and scholars of the field to read and monitor what is published in this new journal, in order to better inform ourselves as well as influence its course.”

Evelyn Hu-DeHart, Professor and Chair
Department of Ethnic Studies, University of Colorado at Boulder

 

“The field has grown tremendously both in terms of the quantity of scholarly works and in terms of breadth. I recommend this journal in the strongest voice possible.”

Lucie Cheng
University of California, Los Angeles

 

“JAAS provides a rare perspective on issues from Asian American Scholars. Libraries need the Journal of Asian American Studies.”

Linna Yu, President
Chinese American Librarians Association