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than unquestionably condemn them . This perspective , which has been gaining traction among various Asian American scholars like Lisa Lowe , makes Transitive Cultures appealing to various Asian American studies and cultural studies scholars . Asian American literary studies are on the rise and ever expanding , and Patterson ’ s book is a strong addition to this field . Patterson ’ s literary analysis is also clear and innovative , meaning literary scholars , fans of those novels , or even those who are interested in Southeast Asian culture but have not read those pieces can enjoy reading this book . Anyone from or a part of the cultures Patterson examines , and especially those who exist in a transitive state , would also be interested . Patterson ’ s critical perspectives on the institutionalization of diversity and multiculturalism make Transitive Cultures a necessary read for all given how these concepts permeate U . S . culture and are often used to uphold the Western , white hegemony they claim to fight against .
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