Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy
Opportunities and Challenges for the Knowledge Economy
Published on 30. May 2000
Book
Hardback
592 pages
978-1-56720-271-7 (ISBN)
Description
Despite the unprecedented development and growth of knowledge during the 20th century, the evolution of a peaceful 21st century will depend on our ability to address the challenges of prosperity, sustainability, and security. From these challenges, this collection seeks to devise a research agenda to help us to understand better the knowledge-based economy.
Science and technology have acquired increasing importance in the development of contemporary societies. Governments, firms, universities, and research laboratories all take part in the process of building what has been conceptualized as national and/or regional science and technology systems. The actions of these key players and the interactions between them determine the impact of science and technology activities and, more generally, of innovation strategies on the well-being of nations. One of the most important challenges in maximizing this impact is to understand and manage the complex processes that underlie world-class science and technology research, commercialization, and management. In addition, knowledge integration in key subjects is required to enhance economic wealth, shared prosperity, and social and cultural enhancement. In this context, this volume also addresses such important topics as policy and strategies for global sustainable development.
Science and technology have acquired increasing importance in the development of contemporary societies. Governments, firms, universities, and research laboratories all take part in the process of building what has been conceptualized as national and/or regional science and technology systems. The actions of these key players and the interactions between them determine the impact of science and technology activities and, more generally, of innovation strategies on the well-being of nations. One of the most important challenges in maximizing this impact is to understand and manage the complex processes that underlie world-class science and technology research, commercialization, and management. In addition, knowledge integration in key subjects is required to enhance economic wealth, shared prosperity, and social and cultural enhancement. In this context, this volume also addresses such important topics as policy and strategies for global sustainable development.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
1048 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56720-271-7 (9781567202717)
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Persons
PEDRO CONCEICAO is with Portugal's Instituto Superior Tecnico and the IC2 Institute of The University of Texas at Austin.
DAVID V. GIBSON is with the IC2 Institute of The University of Texas at Austin.
MANUEL V. HEITOR is with the Instituto Superior Tecnico in Portugal.
SYED SHARIQ is with Stanford University.
DAVID V. GIBSON is with the IC2 Institute of The University of Texas at Austin.
MANUEL V. HEITOR is with the Instituto Superior Tecnico in Portugal.
SYED SHARIQ is with Stanford University.
Content
Foreword Introduction: Knowledge, Technology, and Innovation for Development by P. Conceicao and M. V. Heitor Knowledge for Development Renewing Technology Management and Policy: Innovation Crucial for Sustainable Development by M. de Maria y Campos and F. Machado Toward a S&T Policy for the Knowledge-Based Society by J. Caraca The Emergence of Knowledge Communities in Business for Technology and Innovation by J. Botkin Knowledge Integration across Borders: How to Manage the Transition? by P. Verdin and N. Van Heck Knowledge Management: An Emerging Integrative Discipline and Professional Society for Achieving Economic Excellence in the 21st Century by S. Shariq The University in the Knowledge-Based Society Being Digital: The Unavoidable Transformation of Research Universities by R. Sullivan University-Industry Linkage and the Role of Universities in the 21st Century by Y. Konishi On the Socioeconomic Context and Organizational Development of the Research University by P. Conceicao, et al. Entrepreneurial Universities: Policies, Strategies, and Practice by D. Jones-Evans Generation of Technology Innovation in a Russian Technical University in a Transition Economy: Challenges and Barriers by N. Rogalev National and Global Perspectives on Technology and Innovation Policies The Geography of Production and Innovation: How Regional "Styles" Play in the Global Scenario by S. Iammarino, M. R. Priso, and A. Silvani U.S. Industrial Competitiveness Policy: An Update by J. K. Galbraith Global Networked Entrepreneurship: Linking the World's Technopolises for Shared Prosperity at Home and Abroad by D. Gibson and C. E. Stiles Technology Policy: An International Comparison of Innovation in Major Capital Projects by D. Gann Emerging Patterns of Globalization of Corporate R&D and Implications for Innovation Capacity in Host Countries by P. Reddy Expenditures, Outcome, and Nature of Innovation in Italy by D. Archibugi, et al. Fostering an Innovative Society in a Fellow Traveler Country by A. Inzelt Challenges and Perspectives for the Development Autoparts Industry in Developing Countries: A Case Study by F. Veloso and J. R. Felizardo Technology Policy and Innovation: The Role of Competition between Firms by S. S. Athreye Innovation and Quality in the Service Sector: Application to SMEs by M. Sarmento-Coelho Challenges for Newly Industrialized Regions Technological Capability, Strategies, and Policies in Asia by B. Yuan An Empirical Approach to the Legacy of the Korean Industrial Policy by J. Kim A Comparative Study on the Development Strategies of Technopolises in Korea by T. K. Sung An Empirical Study of R&D Effects of High-Tech in Taiwan: The Case of the Hsinchu Science-Based Industrial Park by P-L. Chang, P. Y. Chu, and M-Y. Ting Innovation Policies in East Asia by M. Dodgson Opportunities for China China's Informatization and International Cooperation by W. Jingyian Technology System, Technology Strategy, and Organizational Culture of Chinese Enterprises by X. Chu University's Technologies and Their Commercialization in China by W. Bing, Q. Zhu, and G. Zhicheng The University as a Technological Leader in Industrial Economic Development: A Case Study of Hong Kong by O.C.C. Lin Science and Technology Policies for Macau toward the 21st Century by R. Martins and V. P. Iu Regional Integration, Networked Production, and Technological Competition: The Greater China Economic Circle Through and Beyond 1997 by X. Chen Sustainability, Environment, and Business: Policy and Strategies Sustainable Development: Concepts, Scenarios, and Strategies for R&D by M. L. Barreto, et al. A Cleaner Production Resolving Fund Model: Experience from Various Economies and Recommendations for Implementation by N. P. Peltier Integrating Environmental Policy and Business Strategies: The Need for Innovative Management in Industry by P. C. Ferrao and M. V. Heitor Life-Cycle Assessment: A Tool for Innovation and Improved Environmental Performance by A. Azapagic Strategies for Social Sustainability in the Built Environment: A Comparative Study by M. V. Heitor Broadening Perspectives Art, Space, and Technology by J. Calado