A Comparative Study of the Development, of Two Chemical Technologies

Michael A. Rappa, Koenraad Debackere

ISBN 10: 1332255698 / ISBN 13: 9781332255696

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the dynamics of two scientific communitiesâ "polypropylene and EPDM rubber technologyâ "that have played a pivotal role in shaping the chemical industry. It explores how these communities emerged, how they functioned, and how their work has contributed to technological advancements. The author presents a comparative study, tracing the development of both communities over several decades. By examining their growth, structure, and behavior, the book sheds light on the complex interplay between research communities and technological progress. It analyzes the role of individual scientists and engineers, as well as the influence of organizational boundaries and economic interests on the progress of scientific discovery. The book provides valuable insights into the nature of scientific progress and the factors that drive innovation within research communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332255696_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Comparative Study of the Development, of Two Chemical Technologies
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332255698
• ISBN 13: 9781332255696
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sociology

About this title

Synopsis

Excerpt from A Comparative Study of the Development, of Two Chemical Technologies: Polypropylene and Epdm Rubber

In particular, we believe that technological development is not the exclusive domain of firms or for that matter, a collection of firms in a given industry but rather an activity which cuts across many types of public and private organizations. Furthermore, it is proposed that technological development may come about through the concerted efforts of a community of researchers which forms over time and that spans these diverse organizations. If this is indeed the case, then the progress of such communities may be better understood through a careful examination of how they.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.