Graduation Year
2016
Date of Submission
4-2016
Document Type
Open Access Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Government
Reader 1
Kenneth P. Miller
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© 2016 Marissa C. Mirbach
Abstract
Silicon Valley has increased its political engagement over the past decade, and is becoming an increasingly powerful force in government. It defies traditional affiliation labels, and behaves differently than other industries. It embodies a blend of altruism and self-interest, which guides its interactions with government and its intentions in affecting policy changes. In order to better understand Silicon Valley's political life, this thesis outlines a brief history of its development, and then delves into three policy issues: education reform, immigration reform and encryption and security. This focus allows for an up-close, detailed look at the multi-faceted relationship between Silicon Valley and the government.
Recommended Citation
Mirbach, Marissa C., "Forces of Change: Silicon Valley's Developing Relationship with American Government" (2016). CMC Senior Theses. 1341.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/1341
