Technological transitions and system innovations : a co-evolutionary and socio-technical analysis / Frank W. Geels.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Geels, Frank W., 1971- author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Technological innovations.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 318 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, U.K. ; Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar, 2005.

Summary:

This important book addresses how long term and large scale shifts from one socio-technical system to another come about, using insights from evolutionary economics, sociology of technology and innovation studies. These major changes involve not just technological changes, but also changes in markets, regulation, culture, industrial networks and infrastructure.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Building blocks from the literature

3. Conceptual perspective on system innovations and technological transitions

4. The transition from sailing ships to steamships in British Oceanic Transport (1780-1890)

5. The transition from horse-drawn carriages to automobiles in American urban passenger transportation (1860-1930)

6. The transition from piston engine aircraft to jetliners in American aviation (1930-1975)

7. Conclusions and discussion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781845424596 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.