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AnnaLee Saxenian's 1994 book, "Regional Advantage: Culture and Competition in Silicon Valley and Route 128," attributes the differing fortunes of the two tech hubs to their contrasting industrial systems. Silicon Valley thrived through a decentralized, collaborative "network" model, whereas the Route 128 region stagnated due to a rigid, hierarchical structure. For more information, visit Google Books .