Innovation support in Latin America and Europe / edited by Mark Anderson. [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Anderson, Mark, 1952-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Technological innovations--Latin America.

Technological innovations.

Technological innovations--Europe.

Diffusion of innovations--Latin America.

Diffusion of innovations.

Diffusion of innovations--Europe.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (277 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Routledge, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Reviewing the literature and existing practices of innovation, the authors explore the often misunderstood and contested terrain that surrounds innovation theory, policy and practice. Here is a comparative insight into Latin American and European approaches to innovation management and innovation in practice, and an examination of how innovative ideas are exploited in and for a specifically Latin American context.

Contents:

Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; About the Editors; About the Contributors; Introduction: Innovation in Latin America and the Role of KICKSTART; 1 Innovation in Practice and Practising Innovation; 2 Nuances in Entrepreneurial and Innovative Activity; 3 Generating Innovation Through Knowledge Exchange; 4 The Use of Intellectual Property in Latin American Higher Education Institutions; 5 Fostering Innovation and Technology Transfer; 6 A Model for Innovation and Global Competitiveness; 7 The Socioeconomics of Digital Ecosystems Research

8 Disseminating Innovation by Improving Individual Capabilities9 Vertical Integrative Innovation; Conclusion; Index

Notes:

"A Gower Book"--Cover.

First published 2014 by Gower Publishing.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-315-58866-8

1-317-11635-6

1-317-11634-8

1-4094-1902-9

9781315588667

OCLC:

874964865