标题：20世纪美国顶尖人才的人力资本形成
图书信息
出版社: 外语教学与研究出版社; 第1版 (2007年9月1日)
丛书名: 北京外国语大学2006年博士文库系列
平装: 493页
正文语种: 英语
开本: 32
ISBN: 9787560069623
条形码: 9787560069623
尺寸: 20 x 13.8 x 2.2 cm
重量: 522 g
内容简介
《20世纪美国顶尖人才的人力资本形成》内容简介：美国经济史是一个成功的故事，一段神奇的历程：二百多年间的巨大增长与发展使一个由移民拓居地合并而成的国家跃居世界霸主地位。回望20世纪，美国在经济的众多领域始终实力超群，从而赢得“美国世纪”的声望。
经济学家们普遍认为，一个国家的经济优势和发展潜力与其人力资本总量直接相关，人力资本投资是经济发展与社会进步的一个最重要的动力之源。作为蕴涵在人身上的知识、技能及特质.人力资本主要通过教育、培训、迁移、做中学等途径获得。人力资本的形成是国家、组织和个人有目的投资的结果，是人力资本生产制度的产物。近年来盛行的人力资本理论为本文探究20世纪美国经济强盛的根源提供了坚实的理论根据。
强大的经济实力体现了美国的人力资本优势，而其核心因素是作为人力资本载体的人。在过去的一百年中，成千上万的劳动者为美国的繁荣兴旺付出了聪明才智，而他们中有一小部分人在各自的领域发挥了重要作用并产生巨大影响。本文认为，20世纪美国的超强地位取决于一大批顶尖人才的杰出贡献，因此，这些“关键的少数”（me Vital Few）社会英才值得特别关注。
目录
List of Tables
List of Figures
Chapter 1 Introduction
Context of the Study: American Century &Human Capital Century
Research Rationale: The 80/20 Principle
Sample Selection: Who Are the Vital Few for the U.S.Economic Power?
Literature Review
Thesis Organization
Significance of the Study
Chapter 2 Theoretical Framework of Human Capital
Evolution of Human Capital Theory
The Notion of Human Capital in Classical Economics
Emergence of Modem Human Capital Theory
Advance of Human Capital Theory
Dimensions of Human Capital
Defining Human Capital
Categorizing Human Capital
Socioeconomic Importance of Human Capital
Human Capital and Economic Development
Human Capital and Knowledge Economy
Forms of Human Capital Acquisition
Family Influence
Formal Education
Job Training
Learning by Doing
Research and Development
Migration
Health Care
Institutional Matrix of Human Capital Production
Institutional Components of Human Capital Production
Environment of Human Capital Production
Social Capital in the Creation of Human Capital
Chapter 3 The Making of American Elite Scientists 
Introduction
Historical Overview of American Science
Identifying American Elite Scientists
Defining Scientific and Technical Human Capital
Objectives and Data
Working of Social Origins
Influence of Family
Impact of Immigration
Religious Affiliation: The Case of Judaists
Process of Higher Learning
Selection and Recrnitment
Undergraduate Study
Graduate and Postdoctoral Training
Development and Attainment 
Features of College Education
Master and Apprentice Ties
Mentorship That Makes a Difference
Progress in Scientific Career
Institutional Context
Evocative Environment
Research Collaboration
Chapter 4 The Making of American Business Giants 
Introduction
Evolution of American Business: An Overview
Defining Entrepreneurial Human Capital
American Business Giants: Data and Sample
Social Origins
Family Background
Nation of Origin
Religious Affiliation: Judaists as a Case Study
Formal Education
Secondary Education as a Virtue
Higher Education Makes a Difference
Business Education as an Advantage
Other Avenues of Learning
Job Training
Military Service
Business Career Path
Climbing the Corporate Ladder
Entrepreneurial Adventure of Silicon Valleyites
American Entrepreneurship as Perpetual Driving Force 
Chapter 5 The Making of American Government Leaders
Introduction
Historical Overview of the American Government
Identifying the U.S. Economic Policy Leaders
Purpose and Questions
Data and Method
Socioeconomic Background
Social Class Origin: Presidents as a Case Study
How Did Social Class Matter?
Higher Education
Institutions as Training Ground
Areas of Specialization
Women and Minorities: A Pattern of Imbalance
Career Lines to Political High Office
Military Experience
Prior Nongovernmental Occupations
Political Pathways
Chapter 6 Discussion and Analysis
Synthesizing the Findings
Family Influence
Migration
Higher Education
Military Service
Job Training
Self-improvement in Career 
Social Networking
Linking the Individuals and the Systems
Higher Education System
Science and Technology System
Immigration System
Military System
Sociocultura! Value System
Chapter 7 Concluding Thoughts
Determinants of Human Capital Formation on Personal Level
Key Institutional Factors in American Top Talent Development
Considerations for Future Research
Appendix 1 List of American Elite Scientists as Sample
Appendix 2 List of American Business Giants by Industry
Appendix 3 List of American Political Leaders as Sample 
Bibliography