Anti-Asian Violence in North America Asian American and Asian Canadian Reflections on Hate, Healing and Resistance

Violent and sometimes fatal acts of racial hatred are drawing increasing attention around the nation. Asian American and Asian Canadian authors discuss the impacts of racial crime, exploring the relationship between the physical or verbal acts to issues of ethnic identity, civil rights of immigrants, Internet racism, sexual violence, language and violence, economic scapegoating, and police brutality. They offer suggestions for combating hate crime with coalition building and community resisatnce, as well as legal prosecution and police training. The compelling narratives are a valuable resource for courses in Asian American studies, race and ethnic studies, sociology, criminology, and for anyone who wants to understand racial violence in North America. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Patricia Wong Hall teaches university courses on Asian religions, Asian American studies, and Asian American women (race and gender issues). She is also a writer, producer of plays, and community advocate Victor M. Hwang is the managing attorney of the Asian Law Caucus in San Francisco, the nation's oldest civil rights legal organization serving the Asian Pacific American population. He is active in several coalitions that deal with hate crimes and discrimination issues