Starting from this dematerialization hypothesis, for the first time comparative case-studies analyse in detail the driving forces of industrial restructuring of different industries and countries in Europe where such a decline has been observed at least temporarily.

Papers from a 1989 workshop, held in Maastricht, the Netherlands, under the auspices of the United Nations University and the International Federation of Institutes for Advanced Study, look at industrial development in the face of global environmental change, using the analogy that convert raw materials and energy into finished products. Examines case histories from the US, Europe, and India. No index. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This book discusses the latest theoretical advances in regional innovation research, presents empirical cases involving the development of regional innovation systems (RISs), and explores regional innovation policy approaches. Grounded in the extensive literature on RISs, it addresses state-of-the-art developments in light of recent theoretical advances in economic geography and related disciplines. Written in honor of Bjørn Asheim's seventieth birthday, the book includes novel and carefully selected chapters prepared by collaborators, colleagues and former PhD-students of one of the founding fathers of RIS research. Further, it makes a significant contribution to the academic debate on regional innovation and growth and offers valuable insights for scholars and policymakers alike.