The Chinese in Silicon Valley : globalization, social networks, and ethnic identity / Bernard P. Wong.

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Pacific formations.
Main Author: Wong, Bernard P.
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2006], ©2006.
Series:Pacific formations.
Subjects:
High technology industries > California > Santa Clara Valley (Santa Clara County) > History.
Chinese > California > Santa Clara Valley (Santa Clara County) > History.
Chinese Americans > California > Santa Clara Valley (Santa Clara County) > Social conditions.
Online Access:
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Physical Description:ix, 269 pages : 1 map ; 23 cm.
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Asian century and the rise of globalization and transnationalism
  • The nature of the Chinese community in Silicon Valley : an ethnic community of high-tech professionals
  • Globalization and social networks in the Silicon Valley Chinese community
  • Establishing roots in America
  • Globalization and the social differences in the community
  • The social cost and benefits of globalization : family life and social adjustments
  • Globalization and ethnic identity : how does globalization affect the identity of the Chinese in Silicon Valley
  • Conclusion : globalization, citizenship, social networks, and identity.