This chapter explores a field,'globalization of bioregions', that is of growing interest to social
science and policy alike. A number of special journal issues have been published (Cooke …

In this chapter, a new knowledge-based theory of economic geography is worked out
utilising a variety of economic indicators regarding the medical biotechnology sector and …

The accelerated speed and intensity of global interconnections in all segments of society
during the last couple of decades have had a profound impact on the workings of …

This article outlines and reviews the trends in research on the biotechnology industry over
the last 20 years, drawing a distinction between theories that emphasise knowledge …

This groundbreaking book is the first comparative analysis of the relative strengths of global
bioregions. Growth Cultures investigates the rapidly growing phenomena of biotechnology …

Abstract Knowledge-intensive industries tend to concentrate geographically, because of the
many spillovers that they generate. Thus new biotechnology firms often set up in regions that …

Within economic geography and regional studies there are a plethora of theoretical
approaches and perspectives that seek to explain the relationship between knowledge and …

This paper seeks to juxtapose the roles of three key institutions–the state, markets, networks
as factors in elaborating and enhancing knowledge value chains under knowledge …

DOI: 10.1068/c2202ed their efforts and not always imitate leaders in the field (for example,
California or Massachusetts). Rickne's approach to the innovation process is to explore …

In this paper, regional capabilities and knowledge domain theses are proposed and global
biotechnology dynamics are analysed. Detailed research on Europe's leading bioeconomy …