Medical Biotechnology Innovation in India: A Critical Analysis

This book explores the medical biotechnology industry in India through the lens of a critical political economy, discussing the growth trajectory, investments, subsidies, and patents. It analyzes the roles of financial actors, state institutions, and academia in the ecosystem and examines the merits and demerits of the market-driven biomedical ecosystem. It emphasizes the need for democratization of scientific and medical work and a balance between economic gains and public health priorities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of India's medical biotechnology industry, offering a critical political economy perspective. It explores the remarkable surge in the biotechnology sector, driven by substantial investments, subsidies, and patents. Through in-depth interviews and case studies, the author examines the roles of various financial actors, state institutions, and academia in this ecosystem. The book specifically focuses on the interplay between India's neoliberal policies and the rapid growth of the industry, examining the merits and demerits of the current market-driven biomedical landscape. It sheds light on trends within the industry, including biomedical start-ups, the utilization of human resources, and the processes of capital accumulation.

Moreover, the book emphasizes the urgent need for democratization in scientific and medical work, striking a harmonious balance between economic gains and public health priorities. This insightful work appeals to scholars and researchers in the fields of science, technology, society studies, public health, economics, business studies, medical sociology, public policy, and political science.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032272825