Emerging clusters : theoretical empirical and political perspectives on the initial stage of cluster evolution pt. 1. Accidents path dependency and strategic action pt. 2. Institutions and endogenous dynamics pt. 3. Patterns of emergence and growth pt. 4. Cluster emergence and emergence of cluster politics This book rigorously explores the critical initial stage of cluster emergence in which the seeds for further growth are sown. Whether economic growth actually occurs however ultimately depends on various regional conditions and the processes in place