{"product_id":"innovation-in-china-challenging-the-global-science-and-technology-system-hardback-9780745689562","title":"Innovation in China; Challenging the Global Science and Technology System (Hardback) 9780745689562","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eInnovation in China\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eChallenging the Global Science and Technology System\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRichard P. Appelbaum (Author), Cong Cao (Author), Xueying Han (Author), Rachel Parker (Author), Denis Simon (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780745689562, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 31 August 2018\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e200 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.3 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm, 0.476 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This highly important work gives us insightful analysis founded on a tremendous depth of scholarship and interviews. It is the most comprehensive account of China's innovation system through a western lens.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMargaret McCuaig-Johnston, University of Alberta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eInnovation in China\u003c\/i\u003e offers a masterful account of China's innovation system, its working, and its impacts (for better and worse). A must read for those who care about innovation, China, or both.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDan Breznitz, University of Toronto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The various aspects related to the effectiveness of China's industrial and innovation policy have long been debated and analysed, but have never been fully understood. [...T]his book will be a valuable source for scholars and practitioners alike.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAsian Affairs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eChina is in the midst of transitioning from a manufacturing-based economy to one driven by innovation and knowledge. This up-to-date analysis evaluates China's state-led approach to science and technology, and its successes and failures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn recent decades, China has seen huge investments in high-tech science parks, a surge in home-grown top-ranked global companies, and a significant increase in scientific publications and patents. Helped by state policies and a flexible business culture, the country has been able to leapfrog its way to a more globally competitive position.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHowever, the authors argue that this approach might not yield the same level of progress going forward if China does not address serious institutional, organizational, and cultural obstacles. While not impossible, this task may well prove to be more difficult for the Chinese Communist Party than the challenges that China has faced in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: From the World's Factory to the World's Innovator?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 - China's Science and Technology Policy - A New Developmental State?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 - Science and Technology in China: A Historical Overview\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 - China's Science and Technology Enterprise: Can Government-Led Efforts Successfully Spur Innovation?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 - China's International S\u0026amp;T Relations: From Self-Reliance to Active Global Engagement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 - How Effective Is China's State-Led Approach to High-Tech Development?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 - Xi Jinping's Chinese Dream: Some Challenges\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sociology%20\u0026amp;%20anthropology%20%5BJH%5D%22\"\u003eJH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52407341187352,"sku":"9780745689562","price":42.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780745689562.jpg?v=1784163570","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/innovation-in-china-challenging-the-global-science-and-technology-system-hardback-9780745689562","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}