A major new assessment of European technology policy set in the context of the wider political economy of contemporary Europe. The book focuses centrally on collaborative research programmes, such as the EU's Framework programme and the intergovernmental EUREKA programme, and their contribution to European technological competitiveness. Based on new and original research, Technology Policy in the European Union provides definitive coverage of an increasingly important, expensive and politicised area of public policy
Up to date and comprehensive assessment of European technology policy
Wellknown and authoritative authors: Margaret Sharp's earlier book European Technological Collaboration was big seller and leading text in field
Provides a broad overview informed by current theories and debates
Margaret Sharp
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