The range of articles submitted to the JAS is extraordinary. Methodologically, theoretically, empirically, and thematically, the articles open new directions within Asian studies. When authors locate their respective articles at the intersection of Asian studies and another field of study—such as Asian American studies, world history, religious studies, or gender studies—the possibilities for rethinking the epistemological borders can be intellectually productive for both. As a dialectical process, such intersections can lead to an unintended outcome that not only opens new insights and directions but also encourages further research. This is certainly an exciting prospect for researchers, readers, and editors. Moreover, the commitment to multiple intersections within Asian studies has certainly helped to explain the dynamism of the research that continues to enter the pages of the JAS. The articles in this issue illustrate some of these intersections.
Nira Wickramasinghe and Alicia Schrikker's article on...
