Hammer and Silicon: The Soviet Diaspora in the Us Innovation Economy -- Immigration, Innovation, Institutions, Imprinting, and Identity

ISBN-13: 9781107190856 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 432 str.

Sheila M. Puffer; Daniel J. McCarthy; Daniel M. Satinsky

Opis

The untold story, in their own words, of the contributions of Soviet and post-Soviet immigrants to the US innovation economy.

Recenzje

'This book offers a wealth of information about the post Soviet elite diaspora, serving as a very useful tool for those interested in the post Soviet and elite migration in general, and for anyone seeking to understand the developments in the political, socioeconomic, and academic spheres of the region.' Andrei V. Korobkov, The Russian Review

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. Theoretical foundations: institutions, imprinting, and identity; 2. Soviet political, economic, and social institutions: catalysts for migration; 3. Soviet educational institutions: capability for contribution; 4. Migration from the Former Soviet Union to the US: three waves 1972–2015; 5. Entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and innovativeness: startups in the US; 6. Research, development, and applications in academic and industry settings; 7. Cultural adaptation: challenges and sources of support; 8. Workplace adaptation: developing soft skills; 9. Identity: a constellation of influences; 10. Conclusion: the impact of institutions, identity, and imprinting on the immigration and innovation process.