The Invention of Technological Innovation (Hardcover)

Hardcover. This timely book provides an intellectual and conceptual history of a key representation of innovation: technological innovation. Tracing the history of the discourses of scholars, practitioners and policy-makers, and exploring how and why innovation became defined as technological, Benoit Godin studies the emergence of the term, its meaning, and its transformation and use over time. Part I of this unique book offers a genealogy of technological innovation from technological unemployment through technological change and technological progress. Part II then turns to the discourse on technological innovation, asserting that it has emerged as a key term because it serves utilitarian functions. The Invention of Technological Innovation will be of interest to students and academics studying the concepts and theories of innovation, whilst also being a key resource for policy-makers, managers and analysts looking to gain a deeper understanding of the topic. This timely book provides an intellectual and conceptual history of a key representation of innovation: technological innovation.Part I of this unique book offers a genealogy of technological innovation from technological unemployment through technological change and technological progress. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…