Technocapitalism, an emerging form of market capitalism, is rooted in invention and the development of new technologies. In this study of technocapitalism, author Luis Suarez-Villa explores the infrastructure that supports invention as well as the relationship of technocapitalism with science, corporate business, and government. The emergence of the new order is examined in the light of the historic evolution of capitalism.
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This is a timely publication which offers a new perspective on the world of technological leadership. Creativity and knowledge are seen as the drivers for the rise of technocapitalizm as a new epoch in western capitalism. The combination of economic history and empirical application make this an appealing work. (Peter Nijkamp )
This is an important book and anyone interested in the rise and decline of regions in the United States during the twentieth Century should read it. (Papers In Regional Science )
Much interesting material is presented. (Choice )
Develops a long-term perspective on innovation and its importance in the emerging technocapitalist order, focusing primarily on the American experience. (Journal Of Economic Literature )
In this uniquely important study, Luis Suarez-Villa synthesizes a wealth of information and personal insight concerning the evolving interrelations among knowledge, invention, innovation, and technological change, and their consequences for individuals, markets, firms, regions, and public policy. This is a must-read for anyone seriously concerned with the nature and significance of these social and economic processes. Once again, Suarez-Villa demonstrates a remarkable talent for elucidating the big picture. (Hansen, Niles )
This is an important book and anyone interested in the rise and decline of regions in the United States during the twentieth Century should read it. (Papers In Regional Science )
Much interesting material is presented. (Choice )
Develops a long-term perspective on innovation and its importance in the emerging technocapitalist order, focusing primarily on the American experience. (Journal Of Economic Literature )
In this uniquely important study, Luis Suarez-Villa synthesizes a wealth of information and personal insight concerning the evolving interrelations among knowledge, invention, innovation, and technological change, and their consequences for individuals, markets, firms, regions, and public policy. This is a must-read for anyone seriously concerned with the nature and significance of these social and economic processes. Once again, Suarez-Villa demonstrates a remarkable talent for elucidating the big picture. (Hansen, Niles )
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Luis Suarez-Villa is professor of social ecology at the University of California, Irvine.
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