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The Dynamics of Technical Innovation, Geert Duysters explores the evolution of complex industrial systems over time by examining technological and market developments in the computer, telecommunications and semiconductor industries.
An integrated theoretical framework is developed by Professor Duysters to study the relationship between technological change, changing industry structures, and innovation strategies by several different categories of company. This is followed by an in-depth empirical analysis of technological convergence, strategic technology partnering and globalization - three major factors in the development of information technology over the past decade.
The Dynamics of Technical Innovation is one of the first attempts to measure quantitatively the technological convergence process in information technology. Providing new insights on the internationalization of research and development, this analysis of recent and historical developments in the information technology industry which will be welcomed by scholars and practitioners interested in international business, technological change and innovation management.
Trade Review'. . . the concept of applying biological and evolutionary concepts to firms is a very encouraging research area to explain the development of technical innovation. Duysters contributes to its promotion and development. . . . The book is very informative on the three sectors of the IT industry and their development.'Table of ContentsContents: Part I: Introduction Part II: Theoretical Framework Part III: The Computer Industry Part IV: The Telecommunications Industry Part V: The Semiconductor Industry Part VI: Technological Convergence: An Empirical Analysis Part VII: Inter-Firm Relationships in Major IT Networks Part VIII: Internationalization of Corporate Technological Activity Part IX: Summary and Conclusions References
