Technology innovation : models, dynamics, and processes / Angelo Bonomi

Includes bibliographical references and index

"Technology Innovation discusses the fundamental aspects of processes and structures of technology innovation. It offers a new perspective concerning fundamentals aspects not directly involved in the complex relations existing between technology and the socio-economic system. The book is intended for academics, graduate students, technology developers who are involved in operations management and research, innovation, and technology development. By considering technology and its innovation from a scientific point of view, the book presents a novel definition of technology as a set of physical, chemical, and biological phenomena, producing an effect exploitable for human purposes"-- Provided by publisher.