State of Innovation: The U.S. Government's Role in Technology Development (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781594518232)

The worst economic crisis since the Great Depression has generated a fundamental re-evaluation of the free-market policies that have dominated American politics for three decades. State of Innovation brings together critical essays looking at the 'innovation industry' in the context of the current crisis. The book shows how government programs and policies have underpinned technological innovation in the US economy over the last four decades, despite the strength of 'free market' political rhetoric. The contributors provide new insights into where innovations come from and how governments can support a dynamic innovation economy as the US recovers from a profound economic crisis. State of Innovation outlines a 21st century policy paradigm that will foster cutting-edge innovation which remains accountable to the public.

Author: Fred L. Block,Matthew R. Keller
ISBN-10: 1594518238
ISBN-13: 9781594518232
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2010
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.03h x 6.34w x 0.98d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2011
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2010 pg. 103