Explore the black box (technology, economics, and history)

Author: (American) Rosenberg, Wang Wenyong, Lü Rui (Translator)
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book summarizes the history of economic research on technological innovation. The authors review the views on technological innovation from Adam Smith to Schumpeter, examine the history of technological innovation in important industries such as energy, chemicals, telecommunications, forestry, and scientific instruments, and explore their significant impact on the economy and society. Through the analysis of numerous examples, the book showcases the important and unique process of development activities, and discusses the distinctions and interactions between industrial development and basic science.