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

Hammer and Silicon: The Untold Story of Soviet Innovation in America - This deeply personal book tells the untold story of the significant contributions of technical professionals from the former Soviet Union to the US innovation economy, particularly in the sectors of software, social media, biotechnology, and medicine.

Drawing upon in-depth interviews with over 150 professionals who emigrated from 11 of the 15 former Soviet republics between the 1970s and 2015, this book provides valuable insight into the impact of immigration on US economic development, specifically in high technology and innovation.