Technological Innovation and Economic Transformation - A Method for Contextual Analysis (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015)

Society, in its quest for order in an inherently chaotic natural setting, tends to think about technological innovation much too narrowly. Innovation is necessary for economic growth, yet this narrow attitude limits its possibilities and focuses on achieving a single goal without acknowledging its effect on other aspects of society. By thinking out of the box, this book encourages thoughtful innovation while remaining conscious of its positive and negative consequences for society. It presents a method for contextual analysis that enables assessment of the disruption that any innovation could induce, and puts ideas into contexts so that innovators may anticipate consequences, minimize resistance, and enhance acceptance. Drawing on Anglophone and Francophone literatures in business, economics, history, and sociology, this book reminds us that progress is often achieved at some sacrifice of well-being. It allows academics and practitioners from these traditions to engage in systematic communication and enrich one another with new ideas.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Heidi Gautschi • David Gautschi
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	196
Edition:	1st ed. 2015
ISBN-13:	978-1-137-54868-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > Inventions & inventors Promotions
LSN:	1-137-54868-1
Barcode:	9781137548689

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