Geography Of Technology Transfer In China: A Glocal Network Approach

The book "Geography of Technology Transfer in China" explores technology transfer from a geographical perspective, focusing on the mechanism, two-way effects, and integration and interaction of networks on global and local scales. It establishes a theoretical framework on glocal networks and discusses the background, theoretical basis, spatial evolution, dual-way influences, and policy implications of technology transfer in China.

Format: Hardback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2024
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

Technology transfer studies often revolve around economics and management sciences, but this volume, "The Geography of Technology Transfer in China," takes a different approach by exploring the mechanisms of technology transfer from a geographical perspective. It not only depicts the spatial evolution laws of glocal technology transfer networks but also employs regression models to uncover the two-way effects between these networks and innovative capacity. Moreover, this book emphasizes the integration and interaction of networks on both global and local scales. To establish a theoretical framework on glocal technology transfer networks in China, a series of economic geography bases are employed to depict the spatial differences and coupling mechanisms among multi-scaled networks.

The book is divided into five parts and ten chapters, each providing a comprehensive overview of technology transfer in China. The first part introduces the background, theoretical basis, spatial evolution, dual-way influences, and policy implications of technology transfer. It presents a clear structure both theoretically and empirically, outlining the purpose and differentiation of the book from existing technology transfer studies.

The second part delves into the "holy trinity" framework of glocal technology transfer networks, consisting of cultural, territorial, and networked subsystems. Social network analysis is used to highlight the spatial evolution of technology transfer, depicting the geographical rules of China's technology transfer networks at global, domestic, and regional scales. Based on these discoveries, the third part further analyzes the determinants of technology transfer through regression models such as ERGM and NBRM.

The fourth part explores the role of government policies and institutions in promoting technology transfer in China. It discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by Chinese firms in global technology markets and the strategies they adopt to overcome barriers and seize opportunities. The fifth part concludes the book by discussing the future trends and challenges in technology transfer in China and the potential for further research and policy interventions.

In conclusion, "The Geography of Technology Transfer in China" offers a valuable contribution to the field of technology transfer studies by providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective. It sheds light on the mechanisms, determinants, and policy implications of technology transfer in China, contributing to our understanding of the complex dynamics of global innovation and economic development.

ISBN-13: 9789811274954