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 demonstrates the important and unique process of development activities, and discusses the differences and interactions between industrial development and basic science.