Transforming global information and communication markets : the political economy of innovation /

Transforming global information and communication markets : the political economy of innovation /

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Author / Creator:	Cowhey, Peter F., 1948-
Imprint:	Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©2009.
Description:	1 online resource (341 pages) : illustrations
Language:	English
Series:	Information revolution and global politics Information revolution & global politics.
Subject:	Technological innovations -- Economic aspects. Information technology -- Technological innovations. Information technology -- Economic aspects. Telecommunication -- Technological innovations. Information technology -- Economic aspects. Information technology -- Technological innovations. Technological innovations -- Economic aspects. Telecommunication -- Technological innovations. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11188278

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Other authors / contributors:	Aronson, Jonathan David. Abelson, Donald.
ISBN:	9780262255066 0262255065 128224048X 9781282240483 9780262012850 0262012855 9780262517287 0262517280 9786612240485 6612240482
Digital file characteristics:	text file
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-336) and index. English. Print version record.
Summary:	Innovation in information and communication technology (ICT) fuels the growth of the global economy. This examination of ICT from a political economy perspective argues that innovation and economic growth require new approaches in global governance that will reconcile diverse interests and enable competition to flourish.
Other form:	Print version: Cowhey, Peter F., 1948- Transforming global information and communication markets. Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©2009 9780262012850 0262012855
Standard no.:	9786612240485

Table of Contents:

I. The Inflection Point
1. The Next Revolution in Global Information and Communication Markets
2. The First Two ICT Eras
3. Modularity at the Inflection Point
4. Modularity and Innovation
5. The Political Economy of the Inflection Point
II. A Theoretical Interlude
6. Theory before Policy
III. Three Dimensions of Global Market Governance
7. Trade and the Global Network Revolution
8. Wireless Infrastructure
9. Internet Governance
Summary and Conclusions / Donald Abelson.