The theory of innovation
Subtitle: enterpreneurs, technology and strategy
By: Jon Sundbo.
Series: New horizons in the economics of innovation
Publisher: E. Elgar
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, MA, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 220
Subjects: Technological innovations -- Management.; Entrepreneurship.; Strategic planning -- Management.
Description: This book presents for the first time a coherent analysis of the development of innovation theory from the nineteenth century to the present day. It examines the emergence of different theories of innovation in different periods, and how they compete for dominance today. Specifically, it looks at three paradigms within innovation theory - entrepreneurship, the rise of technology and strategic behaviour.

This book will be essential reading for academics interested in innovation, technology and industrial organization.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-215) and index.