附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-179) and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. The organization of production : theoretical considerations on networks and innovation -- 3. 'Pyramidal' production networks in the Japanese electronics industry -- 4. The Japanese electronics industry in the context of domestic and global challenges -- 5. Pyramids under pressure : some evidence on aggregate trends in network arrangements -- 6. Overseas production of low-end consumer products -- 7. Personal computers -- 8. Digital cameras -- 9. Conclusion.