附註:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cover ; Knowledge and Innovation in Regional Industry ; Title Page ; Copyright Page ; Table of Contents ; List of figures ; List of tables ; Preface ; 1 Introduction: knowledge, networks, and space ; 1.1 The knowledge-based economy ; 1.2 Knowledge and networks ; 1.3 Globalization and territoriality ; 1.4 Perspective and challenges ; 2 Provoking academic inquiry ; 2.1 Raising questions: the background of KIC ; 2.2 Objective and research questions ; 2.3 Research methodology ; 2.4 Outline of the book ; 3 Knowledge, learning, and innovation; 3.1 Perspectives on innovation.
3.2 Competitive advantage and the role of knowledge 3.3 Learning: the process of knowledge creation ; 3.4 Summary and conclusion ; 4 Learning, networks, and space ; 4.1 Inter-firm learning: a network approach ; 4.2 Does space matter? ; 4.3 Summary and conclusion ; 5 Framework for analysis ; 5.1 Discussion of variables ; 5.2 Propositions ; 6 Analysis of the KIC project ; 6.1 Characteristics of KIC ; 6.2 Characteristics of the clusters ; 6.3 The space factor ; 6.4 Summary and conclusions; 7 Conclusion and reflection ; 7.1 Towards a knowledge-based theory of innovation.
7.2 Applicability in other contexts: external validity 7.3 Governance of 'knowledge networks' ; 7.4 The entrepreneurial coalition: concept and research agenda ; Notes ; References ; Index.
摘要:This superb new book develops a knowledge-based theory of innovation, marrying three streams of literature: innovation, inter-firm collaboration and networks, and learning regions. This book will interest all those working in economic geography and the economics of innovation.
