The Handbook of Global Science, Technology, and Innovation

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- Editors' Introduction: Science, Technology, and Innovation Go Global -- An Overview of the Book -- Efforts and Ambitions -- Acknowledgements -- Notes -- References -- Part I Global Trends -- Chapter 1 The Convergence Paradox: The Global Evolution of National Innovation Systems -- Introduction -- Literature and Conceptual Framework -- Data, Indicators and Descriptive Evidence -- Empirical Analysis -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 2 World Top University Rankings: From Distribution to Implications on National Knowledge Creation and Competitiveness -- Introduction -- Research and Innovations in Universities -- International Comparison of Academic Research Output -- Discussions and Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3 The International Race of Top Supercomputers and Its Implications -- Introduction -- Measure of Supercomputer Capacity -- World Distribution of Supercomputer Capacity -- High-Tech Output and Supercomputing Capacity -- A New Arms Race? -- Concluding Remarks -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 4 Soft Innovation and Changes in Product Aesthetics: An Omitted Dimension in Economic Analyses of Innovation Activities -- Introduction -- Production of Innovations -- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) -- Macroeconomic Indicators of Soft Innovation -- Microeconomic Indicators of Soft Innovation -- Policy Issues -- Conclusions and Implications -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 5 Is the World of Science Moving to the East?: What Bibliometrics Says -- Investment in Research and Development -- Leading Players in Science Publication -- Leading Players in International Collaboration -- Conclusions and Discussion -- References -- Part II The Globalization of Technology and Innovation.