Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published) Media: Paperback Edition: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 304 Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2 Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.7 x 0.7
This book analyzes a range of social contexts in which human decisions shape technology in the market economy. It comprises a critical review of both a select research literature and in-depth historical studies. Material is drawn from many social science disciplines to inform the reader of the reality of taking decisions on innovation.
The chapters cover:
The social context for individual acts of creative insight
The development of the technology-market relationship
The management of R&D and technological standards
Technological competition
The role of institutions of finance in innovation
The reciprocal relationship between intellectual property law and technological innovation
The role of technological skills and regimes of technological education in innovation
An introduction to the role of the state in maintaining the innovative capacity of the private sector
Customer Reviews:
Good material March 13, 2007 This book has a lot of good material in it, but can be somewhat difficult to read. He writes like a philosopher.
