This book examines the initial commercial uses of genetic
engineering. Genetic engineering is one of the most modern,
controversial and dynamic of the science-based technologies. It is
not an object, but a set of techniques or way of doing things. The
development of these technologies from the 1970s onwards
illustrates the changing relationships between universities and
firms, and between basic science and research oriented towards
commercial uses. The main focus of the book is on two
firms-Genentech in the United States and Kabi in Sweden and their
activities and 'knowledge-seeking' behaviour in the development of
human growth hormone and how those ran in parallel with university
science. IEvolutionary Innovations was awarded the Schumpeter
Society book proze in 1996. This paperback edition includes a new
introduction in which the author reflects upon the most recent
developments in biotechnology. The book will be of interest to a
wide audience concerned to understand the complexities of
innovation processes in the 'knowledge society', for example,
management and organization researchers, economists, policy
advisors, and managers and strategists responsible for turning
knowledge into product and profit.
General
| Imprint: |
Oxford UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
March 2000 |
| First published: |
May 2000 |
| Authors: |
Maureen McKelvey
(Associate Professor, Department of Technology and Social Change)
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
342 |
| Edition: |
Revised |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-19-829724-6 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Professional & Technical >
Biochemical engineering >
Biotechnology >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-19-829724-6 |
| Barcode: |
9780198297246 |
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