Regionalisation of Globalised Innovation

Download or read book Regionalisation of Globalised Innovation written by Ulrich Hilpert and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-10-23 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While processes of innovation are increasingly realised globally, they can also take a highly regionalised expression. In this book, the global networks that link regions are set against the local aspects of innovation. With contributions from international experts, this book examines local 'Islands of Innovation' where research and industrial expertise are concentrated, along with areas where traditional industrial regions have passed through a process of innovative restructuring.