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Screaming
Monkeys: Critiques of Asian American Images
Reviews
Asian
American Book Review:
"The juxtaposition of creative modes-fiction, poetry,
essay, art with advertisements and critical pieces-provides
a nuanced perspective of the vexed position of Asian
Americans in mainstream America, and obliges us to rethink
our manner of cultural classifications. The range and
quality of the contributions is to be applauded
it allows Asian Americans to speak for themselves, though
an extraordinary assemblage of artistic modes."
Asian
American Press:
"A comprehensive reflection on the Asian American
experience that transcends reaction in addressing everything
from blatant racism, commercial exploitation, to the
claim of innocence in ignorance on the part of mainstream
America."
Rocio
G. Davis:
"Screaming Monkeys performs one of the most
challenging, yet culturally rewarding subversions of
prevailing stereotypes of Asian Americans in contemporary
mass media. This outstandingly comprehensive document
takes the pulse of a critical contradiction in American
self-perception, and attempts to adjust an unfocused
lens. The juxtaposition of creative modesfiction,
poetry, essay, art with advertisements and critical
piecesprovides a nuanced perspective of the vexed
position of Asian Americans in mainstream America, and
obliges us to rethink our manner of cultural classifications.
Galang's intelligent and thoughtful anthology is a vital
contribution to the development of Asian American cultural
studies.
Also
available:
Her Wild American
Self
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