Elias G. Carayannis Books

Focusing on knowledge-based innovation networks across America, Europe, and Asia, this book presents twelve studies that explore how innovation is shaped by socio-technical factors. It delves into the interplay between knowledge and technological entrepreneurship, offering both conceptual insights and empirical evidence. The research enhances understanding of the dynamics within knowledge clusters and their influence on innovation processes in different cultural contexts.

Resource scarcity and competitive rivalry challenge both developed and developing economies, making science and technology crucial for sustainable advantage. The effectiveness of these resources hinges on entrepreneurship-driven innovation that transforms scientific research into marketable goods. The book explores the "Quadruple Helix" model, emphasizing the collaboration between government, academia, industry, and civil society to foster democratic innovation. It establishes a theoretical framework for knowledge creation and diffusion, highlighting the importance of stakeholder feedback in shaping accountable policies and practices.

The book critiques the notion that social ideas can be universally applied, arguing they are deeply rooted in specific historical and cultural contexts. It warns against the dangers of using context-free concepts, which can lead to ineffective ideologies. Highlighting the shortcomings of the dominant Western intellectual framework, it calls for a reexamination of these paradigms to address current existential crises. Advocating for inclusivity and recognition of diverse beliefs, it serves as a vital resource for scholars in economic growth, political science, and innovation.

Exploring the nuances of open innovation, this work clarifies various terms and concepts that often cause confusion, such as collaborative and free innovation. It highlights how open innovation enables organizations to broaden their ideas and reduce risks associated with innovation. The authors, Del Giudice, Della Peruta, and Carayannis, analyze existing literature to identify key themes and trends while also pointing out under-researched areas in this evolving field, providing valuable insights for future investigations.

The book explores the interconnectedness of social ecology, innovation, sustainable development, and economic growth. It delves into how these elements influence one another, providing insights into creating a more sustainable future through innovative practices and ecological awareness. The analysis highlights the importance of integrating social and environmental considerations into economic strategies to promote holistic growth.

“Epistemic governance” refers to the cognitive and knowledge-related paradigms that underlie a social system. In this volume, the authors apply the concept to higher education. In a comprehensive review of recent literature, they define key terms and concepts, arguing that a good, effective and sustainable governance of higher education is not possible unless the epistemic structure and knowledge paradigms of higher education are addressed directly. Effective governance of academic institutions is particularly important, given their essential role in generating and disseminating knowledge. The authors consider the practical and policy implications of the epistemic approach for promoting quality assurance, quality enhancement, and quality management of higher education, and their impact on university administration and academic career development.

In the 21st century, intangible resources such as knowledge and social capital have become as necessary to the modern economy as coal, diamonds, and oil were to the past. This shift from product-focused to service-focused economies necessitates a drastic re-thinking of the ways in which we support the mission and business of economic development on a global, regional, and national scale. In order to effect and sustain a positive change, innovation and knowledge networks need to be connected to every aspect of life, from the private and domestic, to the corporate and the global. This book integrates a wide variety of perspectives and treatises on mutually adaptive and complementary processes of knowledge generation, diffusion, and transfer within organizations and industry, addressing both the what and how to questions of knowledge management in a conceptual as well as an applied manner. It should be of strong interest to science and technology policy makers, research and development managers, business decision makers, and students of innovation and knowledge dynamics alike.