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Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy Opportunities and Challenges for the Knowledge Economy
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Pedro Conceicão, David V. Gibson, ed., Manuel V. Heitor, ed., Syed Shariq
ISBN: 1-56720-271-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-56720-271-7
592 pages
Praeger Publishers
Publication: 5/30/2000
List Price: $125.00 (UK Sterling Price: £86.95)
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Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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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.
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
    Introduction: Knowledge, Technology, and Innovation for Development by P. Conceicão 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. Conceicão, 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. Ferrão 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
About the Author: PEDRO CONCEICÃO 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.
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