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Record Nr.

UNINA9910827890003321

Titolo

Public universities and regional growth : insights from the University of California / / editors, Martin Kenney, David C. Mowery

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Palo Alto : , : Stanford University Press, , 2014

ISBN

0-8047-9142-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (268 pages)

Collana

Innovation and Technology in the World Economy

Altri autori (Persone)

KenneyMartin

MoweryDavid C

Disciplina

378.794

Soggetti

Public universities and colleges - Economic aspects - California

Academic-industrial collaboration - Economic aspects - California

Research - California

Economic development - California

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliography and index.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Contributor Biographies -- Chapter one. Introduction -- Chapter two. Semiconductor Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Three University of California Campuses -- Chapter three. The University of California and the Evolution of the Biotechnology Industry in San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area -- Chapter four. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at UC Berkeley and in the Silicon Valley -- Chapter five. Serendipity and Symbiosis UCSD and the Local Wireless Industry -- Chapter six. University in a Garage -- Chapter seven. “We Are Both Hosts” -- References -- Index

Sommario/riassunto

Public Universities and Regional Growth examines evolutions in research and innovation at six University of California campuses. Each chapter presents a deep, historical analysis that traces the dynamic interaction between particular campuses and regional firms in industries that range from biotechnology, scientific instruments, and semiconductors, to software, wine, and wireless technologies.The book provides a uniquely comprehensive and cohesive look at the University of California's complex relationships with regional entrepreneurs. As a leading public institution, the UC is an examplar for