The Chinese in Silicon Valley : Globalization, Social Networks, and Ethnic Identity

"The Chinese in Silicon Valley" examines the complex role of Chinese American scientists and engineers in their ever-growing role 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 a changing cultural identity, changes in family life, and often new citizenship.

They learn how to utilize new social networks and make sense of a changed ethnic identity.

This informative book presents important new knowledge on the connection of Chinese ethnicity to high-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.