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OverviewThe 'knowledge economy' is a concept commonly deemed too ambiguous and elusive to hold any significance in current economic debate. This valuable book seeks to refute that myth. Presenting an important collection of views, from a number of leading scholars, this innovative volume visibly demonstrates that knowledge and information are a prime resource in driving the dynamics of an economy.It is argued that in order to understand the knowledge economy a diverse set of insights and approaches are required, which shed new and striking light on the roots of present-day economic dynamics. Using both theoretical and empirical material, this interdisciplinary collection offers a range of micro and macro perspectives. It draws on a variety of scientific backgrounds, and uses and develops a number of different methodologies, some of which may not be familiar in mainstream economics. The approaches adopted by historians, economists, systems theorists, management scholars and geographers which are explored in this book are central to encouraging a new and practical way forward in reading the dynamics of the knowledge economy. In offering these key insights, this important volume makes an invaluable contribution to the lively debate surrounding the knowledge economy. An essential read for economists, this book will also find widespread appeal amongst scholars of management, cultural studies and geography. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Wilfred Dolfsma , Luc SoetePublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Imprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Edition: illustrated edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.588kg ISBN: 9781845423070ISBN 10: 1845423070 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 26 April 2006 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews'. . . the topical way in which the subject is discussed makes this book useful also for policymakers or entrepreneurs interested in the subject. It is also appropriate for Masters or Ph.D. students who have a basic background in economics and management. . . [the book] provides interesting and deep analysis of the dynamic of knowledge economy and it is very well written.' -- Francesca Masciarelli, Journal of Management and Governance '... the topical way in which the subject is discussed makes this book useful also for policymakers or entrepreneurs interested in the subject. It is also appropriate for Masters or Ph.D. students who have a basic background in economics and management... [the book] provides interesting and deep analysis of the dynamic of knowledge economy and it is very well written.' -- Francesca Masciarelli, Journal of Management and Governance Author InformationEdited by Wilfred Dolfsma, Professor of Business Management & Organization, Wageningen University & Research, the Netherlands and Luc Soete, Brussels School of Governance, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |