{"product_id":"making-21st-century-knowledge-complexes-julie-tian-miao-9781138339668","title":"Making 21st Century Knowledge Complexes: Technopoles of the world revisited","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe world has changed profoundly since the publication of the influential book \u003ci\u003eTechnopoles of the World\u003c\/i\u003e. As policy-makers and practitioners attempt to harness science, technology and innovation to create dynamic and vibrant cities many wonder how relevant Manuel Castells and Peter Hall's messages are today. Twenty years later, this book returns to their concepts and practices to update their message for the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking 21st Century Knowledge Complexes: Technopoles of the World Revisited argues that the contemporary technopole concept encompasses three new dimensions. Firstly, building synergy between partners is vital for the success of complexes. Secondly, the correct governance arrangements are critical to balance competing interests inevitable in any science city project. Thirdly, new evaluation mechanisms are indispensable in allowing policy-makers to steer their long-term benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough twelve case study chapters and a detailed comparative analysis, this book provides academics, policy-makers and practitioners with critical insights in understanding, managing and promoting today's high-technology urban complexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Julie Tian Miao\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138339660\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138339668\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/25\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.68d","brand":"Julie Tian Miao","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44450060206335,"sku":"9781138339668","price":56.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fb11a6b8-7c1a-4388-97e2-f32c477159e7.jpg?v=1698502539","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/making-21st-century-knowledge-complexes-julie-tian-miao-9781138339668","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}