Technological change in the German Democratic Republic / Raymond Bentley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bentley, Raymond.

Series:

Westview replica edition.

Westview replica edition

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Technology and state--Germany (East).

Technology and state.

Research, Industrial--Germany (East).

Research, Industrial.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 296 pages).

Place of Publication:

London : Routledge, 2019.

Summary:

Focusing on East Germany's capacity to innovate and diffuse technology, this book sheds light on the technological gap that has developed between the two Germanies. Dr. Bentley compares the sophistication of GDR and FRG technology in different industrial branches, evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the GDR's research and development system, compares the R&D effort of the two Germanies, and discusses the government policies that affected technological change in GDR industry from 1945 to 1975. He identifies and analyzes hindrances to research, innovation, and diffusion in the fields of planning, organization, economic stimulation, and ideology, and looks at the formation of interest groups. He also compares evidence from the GDR with data from other countries, including the USSR.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-277.) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-000-24216-1

0-429-30834-5

9780429308345

OCLC:

1108554340