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Why are some countries better than others at science and technology (S&T)? Written in an approachable style, The Politics of Innovation provides readers from all backgrounds and levels of expertise a comprehensive introduction to the debates over national S&T competitiveness. It synthesizes over fifty years of theory and research on national innovation rates, bringing together the current political and economic wisdom, and latest findings, about how nations become S&T leaders. Many experts mistakenly believe that domestic institutions and policies determine national innovation rates. However, after decades of research, there is still no agreement on precisely how this happens, exactly which institutions matter, and little aggregate evidence has been produced to support any particular explanation. Yet, despite these problems, a core faith in a relationship between domestic institutions and national innovation rates remains widely held and little challenged. The Politics of Innovation confronts headon this contradiction between theory, evidence, and the popularity of the institutionsinnovation hypothesis. It presents extensive evidence to show that domestic institutions and policies do not determine innovation rates. Instead, it argues that social networks are as important as institutions in determining national innovation rates. The Politics of Innovation also introduces a new theory of 'creative insecurity' which explains how institutions, policies, and networks are all subservient to politics. It argues that, ultimately, each country's balance of domestic rivalries vs. external threats, and the ensuing political fights, are what drive S&T competitiveness. In making its case, The Politics of Innovation draws upon statistical analysis and comparative case studies of the United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Turkey, Israel, Russia and a dozen countries across Western Europe.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Politics of Innovation'? A: The book examines why some countries excel in science and technology, providing insights into national innovation rates by analyzing political, economic, and social factors.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Politics of Innovation' is Mark Zachary Taylor.
- Q: When was 'The Politics of Innovation' published? A: The book was published on June 3, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Politics of Innovation' contain? A: The book contains 444 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as new.
- Q: What are some key features of 'The Politics of Innovation'? A: Key features include the ability to highlight text, take notes, and search within the book.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'The Politics of Innovation'? A: The book covers national innovation competitiveness, the role of social networks, and presents a new theory called 'creative insecurity'.
- Q: Does the book provide statistical analysis? A: Yes, it includes statistical analysis and comparative case studies from various countries.