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This book represents an original study of long term patterns in technological development and innovation in large corporations. The author is primarily concerned with understanding open-ended transformation processes in the evolution of industrialized societies. US patent data from 1890 to 1990 is employed within an evolutionary framework. The book offers an overview of an intellectual agenda associated with a highly important and pervasive set of phenomena and challenges several dogmas currently alive within economic reasoning including:

€technological paradigms governing trajectories of opportunity€the S-shaped image of the technological growth cycle and technological dynamics€long waves€industrial dynamics€the variety of firms' technological profiles and corporate trajectories€corporate technological leadership€socio-economic transformation processes and underpinning 'rules'.

Technological Change and the Evolution of Corporate Innovation details historically how the innovative and competitive landscapes within industrialized societies have become increasingly complex. This book will appeal to industrial and business economists, technology historians, researchers, students, policymakers and business analysts. ... Read more

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Students nowadays don't just need subject knowledge - they need to communicate well, by writing clear, well structured reports and by presenting their information in a professional way to an audience. This book guides science and technology students through all the communication involved in a typical course, from the first assignment to the final project report or dissertation. Detailed help and support is given, with lots of examples and practical advice, including how to apply for a job and succeed at an interview. Above all, this book should give its readers confidence that they can communicate effectively and get credit for their writing and speaking skills. ... Read more

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Bovine somatotropin, or bST, a growth hormone genetically engineered to increase milk production in dairy cows, highlights the controversial issues of biotechnology and its widespread use. Focusing on the problems inherent in new and radically different technologies, this book develops a methodology for examining bST and other biotechnological developments like it, from production to consumption and from research to public policy. ... Read more

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Industrial ergonomics is concerned with the scientific study of people in the workplace. This valuable reference tool shows engineers and managers in a wide range of industries how ergonomics can reduce costs-including product liability costs-through improved workplace design. The book contains 25 important case studies that describe how ergonomics is being successfully applied to such areas as materials handling, work station and office design, manufacturing processes, and product design. Included are studies of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) and methods to correct this serious workplace injury-the impact of high workers' compensation costs-the ten most common work-related diseases and injuries-human-integrated manufacturing-and macroergonomics, a new area concerned with overall job performance. ... Read more

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(Taylor and Francis)Translated from the German version by the same author, Transnationale Umweltpolitik, c1999. The arguments have been elaborated somewhat, and the social science discussion approach has been recast using approaches published in English. DLC: Ozone layer depletion. ... Read more

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The protection of intellectual property has become an important issue both in the United States and internationally. This volume brings into focus the economic, political, legal and social concerns related to intellectual property rights, analyzing and comparing policies in a number of developing and developed countries, including Brazil, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, India, the United States, Japan and the European Community. From these comparative studies, the authors have aimed to construct a clearer picture of the status of intellectual property rights in the global community. They evaluate the impact of the presence or absence of intellectual property rights on innovations and technological change and offer recommendations for developing a workable framework for standardizing intellectual property rights worldwide. ... Read more