We examine recent developments in cross-disciplinary science and contend that a 'Big
Science'approach is increasingly evident in the life sciences—facilitated by a breakdown of …

The concept of “clusters” has become central to regional economic development strategies,
especially in the high-technology and biotechnology industries. Numerous studies have …

Editorial collaboration emerges. Complex collaboration can be an enabler or barrier when
researchers from different disciplines need to work closely together over extended periods …

Abstract The Triple Helix of University-Industry-Government Relations is compared with
alternative models for explaining the current transitions in the research system in their social …

Given the socially constructed nature of social phenomena, such as scientific knowledge
and economic systems, and the considerable differences in how they are organized in …

Scientists in the biotechnology sector have developed a vast array of products and
procedures, including drugs, diagnostics, agricultural products and veterinary procedures …

Despite all the increased mobility of capital, goods, and labor, modern globalization has
failed to produce a placeless market economy. Contrary to expectations, local differences …

The network society is here, declares sociologist Manuel Castells (1998). He sketches
company life “inside” these networks in considerably lighter colours than those living …

Ecology is undergoing a period of rapid transformation. During the past two decades
important changes have occurred in the scope and social organisation of knowledge …

The 1980s ushered in a new era in technology and economic development policy as a result
of increasing competitive pressure. Start-up companies built around commercializing new …