Showcases directions in Asian American cultural studies. This book examines the relationship between Chinese restaurants and American culture, issues of sexuality and race brought to the fore in the video performance art of Bruce Lee-channeling drag queen, and television viewers' dismayed reactions to a "not Chinese enough" Chinese American chef.

"Learned, savvy, and on the pulse, this volume does more than fill a huge gap in popular culture studies. Like the strongest of new entries, it might end up rearranging the entire field."--Andrew Ross, author of "Fast Boat to China: Lessons from Shanghai"