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Informationen zum Autor Edited by David A. Wolfe and Meric S. Gertler Klappentext A rich and nuanced analysis of the interplay of social, political, and economic factors in thirteen Canadian city-regions, large and small, this collection integrates research focusing on innovation, creativity and talent-retention, and governance in order to understand the distinctive experience of each region. Zusammenfassung A rich and nuanced analysis of the interplay of social! political! and economic factors in thirteen Canadian city-regions! large and small! this collection integrates research focusing on innovation! creativity and talent-retention! and governance in order to understand the distinctive experience of each region. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface David A. Wolfe Part I: Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction to Innovation, Creativity and Governance in Canadian City-Regions David A. Wolfe and Meric S. Gertler Part II: The Dynamics of Economic Change in Large Cities Chapter 2. Toronto’s Fourth Era: An Emerging Cognitive-Cultural Economy David A. Wolfe and Allison Bramwell Chapter 3. The Revitalization of Montreal: The Significance of Social Innovation as a Pillar for Economic Development Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay, Norma Rantisi, and Juan-Luis Klein Chapter 4. Vancouver and the Economy of Culture and Innovation Tom Hutton and Trevor Barnes Chapter 5. Moving from Complaisancy Revisited: Ottawa trying again to define its Regional Advantage Caroline Andrew and David Doloruex Chapter 6. Innovation from an oil and gas platform: Calgary Cooper Langford, Ben Li and Cami Ryan Part III: The Unique Character of Innovation and Growth in Medium-Sized Cities Chapter 7. Innovation in an Industrial City: Economic Transformation in Hamilton Peter Warrian and Allison Bramwell Chapter 8. A Tale of Two Cities: Innovation, Talent Attraction and Governance in Canada’s Technology Triangle Tara Vinodrai Chapter 9. Ordinary City at the Crossroads: London Ontario Neil Bradford Chapter 10. The Social Dynamics of Economic Performance in Halifax Jill Grant Part IV: Innovation for Survival or Growth in Canada’s Small Cities Chapter 12. Saskatoon: From Small Town to Global Hub Peter Phillips and Graham Webb Chapter 11. The Social Dynamics of Economic Performance in the Public Sector City: Kingston, Ontario Betsy Donald and Heather Hall Chapter 13. Volcanoes and Pyramids: The Role of Knowledge and Creativity in Shaping Greater Moncton’s Socio-economic Performance Yves Bourgeois Chapter 14. The Social Dynamics of Economic Performance in St. John’s: A Metropolis on the Margins Rob Greenwood and Heather Hall. Appendix A: City-Region Profiles Appendix B: Maps ...
