Innovation in Modernity: An Investigation into the Challenge of Biotechnology
Paperback, 228 pages
| Price: | $15.46 |
|---|
Ships in 3–5 business days
This book examines contemporary innovation in agro-food biotechnology. It identifies the products and processes associated with agro-food biotechnology, and the means by which they come about. In particular, it investigates the connections and interactions between various cultural, economic, political, scientific, social and technological elements in biotechnological innovation, some of the features of where and how innovation takes place, and the key actors and institutions that influence these arrangements and interactions. It treats innovation in agro-food biotechnology as a phenomenon embedded in broader human-technology relations, and develops a multi-dimensional approach to the understanding of biotechnological innovation.
Ratings & Reviews
Log In to review this item
Review Innovation in Modernity: An Investigation into the Challenge of Biotechnology
Lulu Sales Rank: 76879
6 People Reviewed This Item
As a bio-chemist I found this book really interesting and helpful in explaining the politics of science. It is also worth saying that it follows on nicely from the work of CP Snow who wrote in the fifties about the ‘third culture’
"Innovation in Modernity"
Very useful book for business management and innovation development.
Very useful book for business management and innovation development.
"Innovation in Modernity"
This book makes an important contribution to understanding how biotechnology can impact on the current world food crisis
"Influencing government policy on biotechnology"
Important approach at looking at biotechnological innovation from a economic-cum-political standpoint. This is central from a government policy perspective when thinking about different technology transfer drivers and how to promote the knowledge economy.
"Innovation in Modernity"
The book links nicely the philosophy of technology to the practical matter of promoting innovation in modern society. It also highlights the benefits and challenges that biotechnology – and all new technology – pose to modern society.
You Recently Viewed
![[Loading...]](http://static.lulu.com/images/ajax-loader.gif?20120131141155)
