The Silicon Valley of dreams : environmental injustice, immigrant workers, and the high-tech global economy / David Naguib Pellow and Lisa Sun-Hee Park.
| Author/creator | Pellow, David N., 1969- |
| Other author | Park, Lisa Sun-Hee. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : New York University Press, ©2002. |
| Description | xi, 303 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Critical America Critical America. ^A378654 |
| Contents | Early history and the struggle for resources : native nations, Spain, Mexico, and the United States -- The valley of the heart's delight : Santa Clara County's agricultural period, 1870-1970 -- The emergence of Silicon Valley : high-tech development and ecocide, 1950-2001 -- The political economy of work and health in Silicon Valley -- The core : work and struggle to make a living without dying -- The periphery : expendable people, dangerous work -- Beyond Silicon Valley : the social and environmental costs of the global microelectronics industry -- Toward environmental and social justice in Silicon Valley, USA, and beyond -- The broader picture : natural resources, globalization, and increasing inequality. |
| General note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-294) and index. |
| LCCN | 2002013678 |
| ISBN | 0814767095 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0814767109 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HC107.C22 S376 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |