Public policy in knowledge-based economies : foundations and frameworks / David Rooney ... [et al.]

By:

Rooney, David, []

Contributor(s):

Rooney, David, 1959-

Material type:

TextSeries: New horizons in public policyPublication details: Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar, c2003Description: xxv, 181 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:

1840643404

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DDC classification:

306.4/2 21

Contents:

What is knowledge?; defining the knowledge economy; the global context of the knowledge economy; complexity and changing knowledge systems; micro contexts -- decision making and risk; foundations for knowledge-related policy; beyond information policy; knowledge policies and the role of government in the 21st century; epilogue.

Summary: Knowledge is a product of human social systems and, therefore, the foundations of the knowledge-based economy are social and cultural. Communication is central to knowledge creation and diffusion and this book highlights specific social and cultural conditions that can enhance the communication, use and creation of knowledge in a society.

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Includes bibliographical references (p 157-173) and index

Knowledge is a product of human social systems and, therefore, the foundations of the knowledge-based economy are social and cultural. Communication is central to knowledge creation and diffusion and this book highlights specific social and cultural conditions that can enhance the communication, use and creation of knowledge in a society.