Hirsch-Kreinsen (economic and industrial sociology, Dortmund U. of Technology, Germany) and Jacobson (economics, Dublin City U., Ireland) present research papers on innovations in low-tech
firms and industries, emphasizing how these companies employ a larger workforce and create more value than high-tech producers. These essays explore how low-tech enterprises are affected by
technology as well, especially in terms of mechanical engineering, distributed knowledge bases and international trade strategies. Aimed at students of innovation theory and related
disciplines, this book outlines how this industrial sector forms the foundation for social and economic change in Europe today. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
