This study examines the contribution of Chinese diaspora researchers – those born in China but working outside the country – to China's catching up in global science to become a world leader in research publications and citations. Using a novel name-based way to identify Chinese diaspora...

The twentieth century was the era of "big science." Driven by strategic rivalries and fierce economic competition, wealthy governments invested heavily in national science establishments. Direct funding for institutions like the National Science Foundation and high-visibility projects, such as...

FrontMatter -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Boxes, Figures, and Tables -- Executive Summary -- 1 A Disturbing Mosaic -- 2 Why Are Science and Technology Critical to America's Prosperity in the 21st Century? -- 3 How Is America Doing Now in Science and Technology? -- 4 Method -- 5...