Evolutionary Innovations: The Business of Biotechnology

by Maureen D. McKelvey

Overview

This is a study of the commercial development of biotechnology that compares the initiatives, activities and organization of two firms—Genentech in the United States and Kabi in Sweden—as they brought knowledge to the market in the form of insulin and the human growth hormone. Writing from a broad evolutionary perspective, Maureen McKelvey's important study of one of the most modern science-based technologies will be of interest to all concerned with understanding the processes of innovation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198297246
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/11/2000
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	342
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)
Lexile:	1450L (what's this?)

About the Author

Linkoping University

Table of Contents

IntroductionEvolutionary InnovationsScience and Technology InteractingUnderstanding Genetic EngineeringGenerating ResearchThe Early- to Mid-1970sGenerating ResearchThe Mid- to Late-1970sSpecific Firm Challenges, 1979-83Multiple Uses and Markets for Human Growth HormoneConclusions for Evolutionary EconomicsConclusions for Science and Technology

Editorial Reviews

"Evolutionary Innovations...is fascinating, historically significant, and dramatic."—Nature Biotechnology

"..fascinating.... The analysis of the historical developments of biotechnology is both rooted in theoretical ideas and a source of possible generalizations. We need more books of this type."—EAEPE Newsletter

"Good reading for economists and others interested in the biotechnology industry."—Choice

"...well-written and thoroughly researched....Her study makes an important contribution to the development of that theory and to the growing body of work on the history of biotechnology and innovation."—Technology and Culture

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