作为在沪西方外籍人士之中数量最庞大的美国友人群体，他们选择在这座中国最为多元化的城市安居乐业，背后到底有着怎样的故事？他们是如何看待上海的？他们对城市发展又有哪些建言？应当听取，理应重视。从这个角度来说，吴心伯主编的《在上海的美国人（第1卷）（英文版）》对不同领域在沪美国友人进行深入采访。

《在上海的美国人（第1卷）（英文版）》由吴心伯主编的

Thanks to its geographical location and unique spirit, Shanghai has long represented an important ground for communication and exchange between the East and West. In the 20th Century in particular, a largenumber of foreigners flooded into Shanghai, bringing with them new technologies and innovative concepts. Indeed, the city owes much of its social, economic and cultural development to these international individuals. The book Amertcans in Shanghai focuses on a group of American expats living and working in the metropolis. The featured demographic ranges from former diplomats to successful business leaders, from respectable teachers to aspiring artists, many of whom are winners of the Magnolia Award -- the city's top honor for foreigners who have made considerable contributions to its development.

Initiated by the Shanghai Institute of American Studies, the book aims to introduce the city's exciting investment potential and attractive living conditions. These stories are vivid examples of how overseas individuals have come to not just build a life, but also f'md success in their new home away. from home. Moreover, they also serve to showcase the city's trademark character of inclusiveness and diversity.

PREFACE

VETERANS WITH VISION

When Politics and Passion Meet

 Kenneth Jarrett, former US Consul General in Shanghai,

 promotes the art of diplomacy in his newfound home

Following in the Steps of Forerunners

 Brenda Foster, President of AmCham Shanghai, drives a new

 generation of collaboration

The Call of the Past

 Veteran researcher Tess Johnston relishes the nostalgic appeal

 of old Shanghai

INSIGHTS INTO INVESTMENT

Tips from the Top: Business in China Uncovered

 Best-selling author Laurie Underwood unearths the secrets of

 some of China's most successful international business leaders

On a Red Carpet to China

 Roger Ray, President of Tandus Asia, takes a journey towards

 personal and professional fulfillment

Passing on the Passion

 Charles Smith, Managing Director of the International Division

 of Juss Event, brings world-class sports events next door to

 Shanghai residents

Igniting Innovation Internationally

 Ken Wilcox, President of SPD Silicon Valley Bank, paves the

 way for technology development in China

The Soil Entrepreneur Planting New Roots in China

 Devon Nixon, CEO of SoilTap China, sows the seeds for a

 sustainable future in Shanghai

THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE

Turning Problems into Possibilities

 Kerry Jacobson, Superintendent at Shanghai American

 School, offers an educational bridge for expat families

Building Bridges of Communication

 Steve Kulich, Director of the SISU Intercultural Institute,

 forges cross-cultural links between China and the world

Branding Shanghai: Going Global, Thinking Local

 John Quelch, Vice President and Dean at CEIBS, shares insights

 on how to enhance the city's profile and maintain its attraction

New Heights for Higher Education

 Jeffrey Lehman, Vice Chancellor of NYU Shanghai, heads up

 a groundbreaking collaboration in Sino-US universities

Giving Wings to High-Flyers

 John D. Van Fleet, Executive Director of the GEMBA Program at

 SJTU, cultivates senior management elites for the Chinese market

Committed to Connecting Cultures

 Jean-Marc F. Blanchard, professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong

 University, shares expertise on promoting Sino-US relations

For a Good Cause

 International Education Executive Stephen Larsen advances

 learning in Shanghai, and beyond

PASSION FOR COMPASSION

A Love Affair with China

 Emery Brautigan, CEO of Shanghai United Family Hospital and

 Clinics, gives a firsthand account of Shanghai's Iransformation

Rooting for China

 Tori Lynn Zwisler, Board Chair of Shanghai Roots and

 Shoots, reaps a harvest of youth environmental education

Putting Patent Law to the Fore

 Aaron Wininger, Shanghai Representative of Perkins Coie

 LLP, unravels the intricacies of Sino-US regulations

CREATING THE INCREDIBLE

Uncovering Shanghai in Style

 Nancy Merrill, interviewer and TV host for ICS, digs up

 exclusives from Expo to China's super wealthy

A Passion of a Lifetime

 Shanghai history scholar Wm Patrick Cranley keeps the city's

 legacy alive and thriving

Living the American Dream in Shanghai

 Alex Ahlstrom, founder of a local Mensa group, conquers the

 city with intelligence and perseverance

Laughter: The Best Medicine for Exchange

 Amateur comedian and blogger Mark Powers devises a

 creative way to bridge cultures through comedy

Life Through a Lens: A Shanghai Love Story

 Multitalented TV presenter and producer Steven Weathers

 discusses his ongoing enthusiasm for Shanghai

SELF-MADE SUCCESS

Hunger for Success: Whetting Appetites in Shanghai and Beyond

 Mark Secchia, founder of food delivery service Sherpa's, finds

 a niche in serving up a taste of home to time-starved expats

An Appetite for Life

 Steve Liang, co-founder of online grocery store FIELDS,

 packages quality food with a healthy lifestyle

Insights from a China Insider

 Shaun Rein, founder of China Market Research, elaborates on

 avoiding the common pitfalls of business in China

A Recipe for Success

 Scott Minoie, founder and managing partner of Element Fresh,

 finds the way to Chinese people's hearts through their stomachs

Putting His Money Where His Mouth Is

 James Feldkamp, founder of MingJian, guides China into a

 new era of conscious consumerism

AFTERWORD