The Chinese in Silicon Valley: Globalization, Social Networks, and Ethnic Identity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780742539402)

The Chinese in Silicon Valley examines the complex and ever-growing role of Chinese American scientists and engineers in Silicon Valley. Globalization brings workers from many different countries and cultures together, impacting more than just their work environments. The Chinese who settle in Silicon Valley must learn to prosper despite changes in cultural identity, family life, and often citizenship. They learn how to utilize new social networks and make sense of a shifting ethnic identity. This informative book presents important new knowledge on the connection between Chinese ethnicity and highly-skilled labor and entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley. Secondary statistical data combined with primary personal interview data makes this a detailed and interesting study of globalization, social networks, and ethnic identity.

Author: Bernard P. Wong
ISBN-10: 0742539407
ISBN-13: 9780742539402
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 12/14/2005
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.06w x 0.80d