Discusses 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. This work offers suggestions for combating hate crime.

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!

Transferred intent - the pervasivness of hate crimes, Michelle Yoshida
the interrelationships between anti-Asian violence and Asian America, Victor M. Hwang
hate crime on the Internet - the University of California, Irvine Case, Mavis Lee
from Vincent Chin to Kuan Chung Ko - restoring the dignity to their lives, Eric Mar
some substitute stories out of school, Ashok Mathur
fire at my face - growing up immigrant, Ritz Chow
am I beautiful now?, Jia Ling
newly immigrated to America - a narrative of violence, Misa Joo
to serve and protect, Terry Watada
my noose, Doug A. Tang.