TY - GEN AU - Swann, G. M. Peter TI - The economics of innovation: an introduction SN - 9781848440272 U1 - 338.064 PY - 2009/// CY - Cheltenham, UK PB - Edward Elgar KW - Economics KW - Technological innovations - Economic aspects N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-290) and indexes N2 - The author has successfully accomplished the task he set himself for this text: to provide a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the economics of innovation. It actually exceeds this remit since it engages the reader in a much broader appreciation of the process and contextual structures of innovation. . . this book is a welcome and valuable addition to the field for students and teachers alike who are fascinated by this increasingly important field of research ER -