The Contrary Forces of Innovation
An Ethnography of Innovation in the Food Industry
Published on 26. July 2011
Book
Hardback
XI, 319 pages
978-0-230-28366-4 (ISBN)
Description
The complexity and tensions of industrial innovation processes are fleshed out through the analysis of an intriguing case study from the food industry. Drawing together insights from multiple disciplines, this book shows the controversial nature of innovation processes.
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Edition
2011 edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
XI, 319 p.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
658 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-28366-4 (9780230283664)
DOI
10.1057/9780230302082
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Person
THOMAS HOHOLM'S research focuses on processes of innovation, learning and knowledge within and across organizations. He has published ethnographic studies of innovation in the food industry, in healthcare, and in education. He is currently a Postdoctor at BI Norwegian School of Management, and has previously been a visiting researcher at Lancaster University, UK
Content
PART I Understanding Innovation as Process Constructing Ethnography PART II Introducing the Case StudyFermenting Fish: Innovation In Practice PART III An Analytic Scheme Of Innovation ProcessesThe Contrary Forces Of Innovation Conclusion