Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Regions and innovation policy Regions and innovation policy Karen Maguire This publication addresses the needs of national and regional governments for greater clarity on how to strengthen the innovation capacity of regions. The first part of the book examines strategies, … OL16081817W
Smart Cities Smart Cities Anthony M. Townsend From Goodreads: "An unflinching look at the aspiring city-builders of our smart, mobile, connected future. We live in a world defined by urbanization and digital ubiquity, where mobile broadban… OL17366813W
Free Innovation Free Innovation Eric von Hippel In this book I integrate new theory and new research findings into the framework of a “free innovation paradigm.” Free innovation involves innovations developed and given away by consumers as a “free… OL17832017W
Rise of the Robots Rise of the Robots Martin Ford Examines the effects of accelerating technology on the economic system. "In Silicon Valley the phrase "disruptive technology" is tossed around on a casual basis. No one doubts that technology has … OL19668878W
Functional inefficiency Functional inefficiency Peter S. Wenz "How can we reduce unemployment? As this insightful and counterintuitive book shows, the surprising answer is inefficiency. Some of the most labor-intensive sectors of the economy, the author notes, … OL20006386W
Only humans need apply Only humans need apply Davenport, Thomas H. "In Only Humans Need Apply, Thomas Hayes Davenport and Julia Kirby reframe the conversation about automation, arguing that the future of increased productivity and business success isn't either human… OL20028833W
Technologies for Development Technologies for Development Silvia Hostettler Development Engineering; Technologies for Development; Innovation for Humanitarian Action; Emerging Countries; Developing Countries; Tech4Dev OL20929750W