Bernard P. Wong is professor of anthropology at San Francisco State University.

• Chapter 1 The Asian Century and the Rise of Globalization and TransnationalismChapter 2 The Nature of the Chinese in Silicon Valley: An Ethnic Community of High-TechChapter 3 Globalization and Social Networks in the Silicon Valley Chinese CommunityChapter 4 Establishing Roots in AmericaChapter 5 Globalization and Social Differences in the CommunityChapter 6 The Social Costs and Benefits of Globalization: Family Life and Social AdjustmentsChapter 7 Globalization and Ethnic Identity: How Does Globalization Affect the Identity of the Chinese in Silicon Valley?Chapter 8 Conclusions: Globalization, Citizenship, Social Networks, and Identity

A landmark study of the life and work of the Chinese in the high-tech community of America. Students and scholars from a variety of disciplines will benefit from Dr. Wong's keen observations and insightful analyses in this thoroughly researched ethnography. This case study offers a comprehensive treatment of important topics such as race relations, social mobility, migration, assimilation, globalization, and work and occupations.

Bernard P. Wong is professor of anthropology at San Francisco State University.

• Chapter 1 The Asian Century and the Rise of Globalization and TransnationalismChapter 2 The Nature of the Chinese in Silicon Valley: An Ethnic Community of High-TechChapter 3 Globalization and Social Networks in the Silicon Valley Chinese CommunityChapter 4 Establishing Roots in AmericaChapter 5 Globalization and Social Differences in the CommunityChapter 6 The Social Costs and Benefits of Globalization: Family Life and Social AdjustmentsChapter 7 Globalization and Ethnic Identity: How Does Globalization Affect the Identity of the Chinese in Silicon Valley?Chapter 8 Conclusions: Globalization, Citizenship, Social Networks, and Identity

A landmark study of the life and work of the Chinese in the high-tech community of America. Students and scholars from a variety of disciplines will benefit from Dr. Wong's keen observations and insightful analyses in this thoroughly researched ethnography. This case study offers a comprehensive treatment of important topics such as race relations, social mobility, migration, assimilation, globalization, and work and occupations.

Bernard P. Wong is professor of anthropology at San Francisco State University.

• Chapter 1 The Asian Century and the Rise of Globalization and TransnationalismChapter 2 The Nature of the Chinese in Silicon Valley: An Ethnic Community of High-TechChapter 3 Globalization and Social Networks in the Silicon Valley Chinese CommunityChapter 4 Establishing Roots in AmericaChapter 5 Globalization and Social Differences in the CommunityChapter 6 The Social Costs and Benefits of Globalization: Family Life and Social AdjustmentsChapter 7 Globalization and Ethnic Identity: How Does Globalization Affect the Identity of the Chinese in Silicon Valley?Chapter 8 Conclusions: Globalization, Citizenship, Social Networks, and Identity

A landmark study of the life and work of the Chinese in the high-tech community of America. Students and scholars from a variety of disciplines will benefit from Dr. Wong's keen observations and insightful analyses in this thoroughly researched ethnography. This case study offers a comprehensive treatment of important topics such as race relations, social mobility, migration, assimilation, globalization, and work and occupations.