Explorations in Sights and Sounds
[Review of] Ko-lin Chin. Chinese Subculture and Criminality: Non-Traditional Crime Groups in America
Orginal Publication Date
1992
Journal Title
Explorations in Sights and Sounds
Volume
12
Issue
ess/vol12/iss1
First Page
9
Last Page
9
Abstract
This is probably the first monographic study to examine in-depth the present criminal subculture of New York Chinatown, focusing on the youth gangs that have plagued the community during the past thirty years. As such, it makes a valuable contribution to the fledgling field of Asian American studies, whose scholars have yet to tackle this complex and sensitive topic, as well as to the disciplines of sociology and criminology. It will also help puncture the recently created stereotype of a monolithic, "model minority" Asian population singlemindedly pursuing success in schooling and business.
Rights
Copyright, ©EES, The National Association for Ethnic Studies, 1992