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THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
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| By: |
Ben R. Martin (Editor), Paul Nightingale (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£289.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1858989612 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781858989617 |
| Publisher: |
EDWARD ELGAR PUBLISHING LTD |
| Pub. date: |
24 February, 2000 |
| Series: |
The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics Series 116 |
| Pages: |
736 |
| Description: |
A collection of papers by leading scholars on the role of scientific and technological innovation in modern industry. Topics covered include the historical roots of the subject, the function of science in technological innovation and economic growth, and the climate for innovation in industry. |
| Synopsis: |
Technical change has radically altered economic development in the industrialised world and it has become ever more important to understand the sources, nature and consequences of innovation. The Political Economy of Science, Technology and Innovation is an authoritative collection of the most important papers by leading international scholars in this field.This collection is divided into five sections which cover the historical roots of the subject, the function of science in technological innovation and economic growth, technological development, the generation of new products and processes, and the climate for innovation in industry. Each section consists of path-breaking classic papers that have defined the field together with more recent papers which indicate current research activity. |
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UK |
| Imprint: |
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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