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Public Policy in Knowledge-Based Economies: Foundations and Frameworks

Rooney, David J. and Hearn, Gregory N. and Mandeville, Thomas and Joseph, Richard (2003) Public Policy in Knowledge-Based Economies: Foundations and Frameworks. Edward Elgar.

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Abstract

Knowledge is a product of human social systems and, therefore, the foundations of the knowledge-based economy are social and cultural. Communication is central to knowledge creation and diffusion, and Public Policy in Knowledge-Based Economies highlights specific social and cultural conditions that can enhance the communication, use and creation of knowledge in a society." "The purpose of this book is to illustrate how these social and cultural conditions are identified and analysed through new conceptual frameworks. Such frameworks are necessary to penetrate the surface features of knowledge-based economies - science and technology - and disclose what drives such economies." "This book will provide policymakers, analysts and academics with the fundamental tools needed for the development of policy in this little understood and emerging area.

Item Type:Book
RM Number:2004002043
Status:Published
Place of Publication:Cheltenham, UK ; Northhampton, MA
Keywords:knowledge, policy, information society, knowledge management, economics
Subjects:400000 Journalism, Librarianship and Curatorial Studies > 400100 Journalism, Communication and Media > 400104 Communication and Media Studies
340000 Economics
360000 Policy and Political Science > 360200 Policy and Administration > 360201 Public Policy
280000 Information, Computing and Communication Sciences > 280100 Information Systems
360000 Policy and Political Science > 360200 Policy and Administration > 360203 Research, Science and Technology Policy
ID Code:9241
Deposited By:Collie, Natalie
Deposited On:31 August 2007
Alternative Locations:http://www.e-elgar.co.uk/
Copyright Owner:Copyright 2003 Edward Elgar
Additional Information:For more information about this book please refer to the publisher's website (see link) or contact the author. Author contact details : g.hearn@qut.edu.au