Technological Retrogression - A Schumpeterian Interpretation of Modernization in Reverse

The aim of this book is to broaden our understanding of technological change by adopting the concept of technological retrogression. With reference to concrete cases of technological retrogression a new conceptual framework is developed. The book's exposition aims at contrasting retrogressive economic dynamics of technological change to progressive dynamics as developed by Schumpeter.

List of contents

List of Figures; Foreword by Erik S. Reinert; Acknowledgements; Preface: The Book within This Book; Introduction: The Concept of Technological Retrogression; 1. Challenging Linearity and Irreversibility; 2. Perspectives on Technological Heterogeneity; 3. Production Systems and Work Histories; 4. Empirical Evidence of Technological Retrogression: The Sri Lankan Case; 5. Empirical Evidence of Technological Retrogression: The Malaysian Case; 6. A Theory of Technological Retrogression; References; Index.

About the author

Sylvi B. Endresen was Associate Professor Emerita at the Department of Human Geography, University of Oslo. Her research is within economic and labour geography.

Product details

• Authors: Sylvi B Endresen, Sylvi B. Endresen, Endresen Sylvi B.
• Assisted by: Erik Reinert (Foreword)
• Publisher: Anthem Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2021
• EAN: 9781785277139
• ISBN: 978-1-78527-713-9
• No. of pages: 252
• Series: Anthem Other Canon Economics
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, Sustainability, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / Theory, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, Economic theory & philosophy, Buisness, Development economics and emerging economies, Economic theory and philosophy