This book examines the changing nature of semiconductors, consumer electronics, computer systems and telecommunications. It shows how the historical development of the international division of labour in the industry has arisen through the mediation of capital accumulation.
Preface -- Introduction and Theory -- Introduction -- Industry and Space -- The Electronics Industry and its Global Structure -- Semiconductors -- Consumer Electronics -- Computer Systems -- Telecommunications -- Electronics in Global Perspective -- Electronics and Regional Development in Britain -- The Electronics Industry and Uneven Development in Britain -- A Modern Industry in a ‘Mature’ Industrial Region -- Social Innovations 1 -- The Electronics Industry in the M4 Corridor -- Social Innovations 2 -- ‘Sunrise’ Industry, Innovation and the State -- Theoretical and Policy Conclusions -- Conclusions
Philip Cooke, Kevin Morgan, Cardiff) Cooke, Philip (Professor of Regional Development, Professor of Regional Development, University of Wales, Cardiff) Morgan, Kevin (Professor of European Regional Development, Professor of European Regional Development, University of Wales
Philip Cooke, Kevin Morgan, Cardiff) Cooke, Philip (Professor of Regional Development, Professor of Regional Development, University of Wales, Cardiff) Morgan, Kevin (Professor of European Regional Development, Professor of European Regional Development, University of Wales
Kevin Morgan, Terry Marsden, Jonathan Murdoch, Cardiff University) Morgan, Kevin (Professor of European Regional Development, School of City and Regional Planning, Cardiff University) Marsden, Terry (Professor of Environmental Policy and Planning, School of City and Regional Planning, and Co-Director of the ESRC BRASS Centre, Cardiff University) Murdoch, Jonathan (Professor of Environmental Planning, School of City and Regional Planning