Knowledge and Networks.

Knowledge and Networks.

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Superior document:Knowledge and Space Series ; v.11
:
Glückler, Johannes.
TeilnehmendeR:
Lazega, Emmanuel.
Hammer, Ingmar.
Place / Publishing House:Cham : : Springer International Publishing AG,, 2017.
{copy}2017.
Year of Publication:2017
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Series:Knowledge and Space Series
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Physical Description:1 online resource (386 pages)
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • Chapter 1: Exploring the Interaction of Space and Networks in the Creation of Knowledge: An Introduction
  • A Conversation Between Spatial and Network Perspectives of Knowledge
  • Geography and Networks
  • Social Processes, Social Networks, and Distance
  • Beyond Disciplinary Silos: The Uncharted Interrelation of Learning, Knowledge, Relations, and Space
  • Space as a Condition for Network Formation
  • Space as a Moderator of Network Effects on Knowledge
  • Connectivity as a Moderator of Spatial Effects on Knowledge
  • Connectivity as a Mediator of Geographical Effects on Knowledge
  • Agency as a Moderator of Relational "Places" in Multilevel Relationships on Collective Learning
  • Enhancing the Conversation
  • Structure of the Book
  • Knowledge About Networks
  • Network Evolution and Social Outcomes
  • Network Geographies of Learning
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Part I: Knowledge About Networks
  • Chapter 2: Reversing the Instrumentality of the Social for the Economic: A Critical Agenda for Twenty-first Century Knowledge Networks
  • Divergent Trends in the New Millennium: Setting an Agenda
  • The Nature of Economic Networks in Relation to Social Issues
  • A Critical Juncture in the Global Economy: Open Innovation and Networks
  • Open Innovation and Networks
  • Making Use of New Knowledge Networks to Develop Social Knowledges
  • Problematizing the Social: Conceptualizing Exclusion in Relation to Social Knowledges
  • Adapting Theories of (Economic) Knowledge Networks to Social Relations: Generating and Sharing Knowledges, and the Nagging Problem of Trust and Familiarity
  • The Difference that Difference Makes
  • Envisioning Socially Responsive, Collaborative Knowledge Networks in the New Economy
  • Conclusion: A Matter of Values
  • References.
  • Chapter 3: Interpersonal Networks in Foreign Assignments and Intercultural Learning Processes
  • Globalization and Foreign Assignment
  • Theoretical Framework
  • The Role of Networks
  • The Role of Social Support
  • Social Support and Firm Size
  • Social Support and Host-Country Nationals
  • The Role of Personal Initiative
  • Consequences for the Intercultural Learning Process
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Family Networks for Learning and Knowledge Creation in Developing Regions
  • Social Learning Processes in Developing and Developed Contexts
  • Family Ties and Economic Development
  • Strong Family Ties as Knowledge Bridges in Local Communities
  • From Families to Friends: Building Knowledge-Creating Economies in Developing Contexts
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Studying Networks Geographically: World Political Regionalization in the United Nations General Assembly (1985-2010)
  • Network Studies in (Political) Geography: A Quick Refresher
  • Network as a Fashionable Metaphor
  • Two Geographic Traditions: Infrastructure Networks and Flow Studies
  • Some Recent and Welcome Changes
  • A Relational Approach to the United Nations General Assembly
  • Studying the UN System from a Geographical Point of View
  • Geographical Voting Patterns in the UNGA
  • Speech Dynamics in the UNGA: A Network Approach
  • Statements by Regional Groups and States
  • From Empirical Observations to Models of Cooperation and Regionalization
  • Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 6: (Post)graduate Education Markets and the Formation of Mobile Transnational Economic Elites
  • Financial Elites, Education, and Socioeconomic Practice in the City
  • Postgraduate Education and Legitimate Elite Financial Practice
  • Researching Early-Career Financial Elites in London's Financial District.
  • Education and the Process of Learning the Legitimate Socioeconomic Practice of a City Financial Elite
  • Societally and Territorially Embedding Early-Career Financial Elites Through Education
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Part II: Network Evolution and Social Outcomes
  • Chapter 7: Organized Mobility and Relational Turnover as Context for Social Mechanisms: A Dynamic Invariant at the Heart of Stability from Movement
  • Illustration: A Spinning-Top Model of Collective Learning
  • OMRT Transformations as Determinants of Collective Learning: Cyclical Dynamics of Advice Networks
  • Dynamic Invariant: Stability from Movement and Emergence of Epistemic Status in OMRT Structuration
  • OMRT and Catch-up Dynamics at Superimposed Levels of Agency
  • Endogenizing Systems of Places: OMRT Research Agenda for Sociology and Geography
  • References
  • Chapter 8: Trajectory Types Across Network Positions: Jazz Evolution from 1930 to 1969
  • Normative and Competitive Field Structures
  • Networked Trajectories
  • Data Collection
  • Source of Relational Data
  • Preparation of the Network
  • Analytical Strategy
  • Classifying Trajectories
  • Blockmodeling the Jazz Field
  • Relationships Between Trajectory Types
  • Results: The History of Jazz from a Structural Perspective
  • The Pre-swing Era: 1930 to 1934
  • The Swing Era: 1935-1945
  • The Bop/Cool Era: 1945 to 1960
  • The Jazz Renaissance: 1960-1969
  • Discussion
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Topology and Evolution of Collaboration Networks: The Case of a Policy-Anchored District
  • Cluster Topologies in the Literature: Generative Processes and Configurations
  • The Case Study: The Experience of Italian Technological Districts
  • Capturing Cluster's Topology with Prespecified Block-Modeling
  • Blockmodeling Results
  • Inconsistency Analysis and Structural Variations
  • Conclusions
  • References.
  • Chapter 10: Platforming for Path-Breaking? The Case of Regional Electromobility Initiatives in Germany
  • Electromobility Ante Portas?
  • The Theory of Path Dependence and Path-Breaking and the Role of Platforming
  • Studying Electromobility Initiatives in the Metropolitan Regions of Berlin and Stuttgart
  • Research Design and Methods
  • Preformation Phase: Political Agenda-Setting
  • Critical Juncture: Organized Calls for Increased Regional Coordination
  • Formation Phase: Implementing Cross-Sectorial Platform-Policies
  • Discussion: Platforming Toward Path-Forming?
  • Conclusions and Directions
  • References
  • Chapter 11: Brokering Trust to Enhance Leadership: A Self-Monitoring Approach to Leadership Emergence
  • Self-Monitoring and Leadership
  • Methods
  • Measures
  • Independent Variables
  • Dependent Variables
  • Control Variables
  • Analyses
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Contribution to Theory and Research
  • Future Research
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Part III: Network Geographies of Learning
  • Chapter 12: How Atypical Combinations of Scientific Ideas Are Related to Impact: The General Case and the Case of the Field of Geography
  • Data and Methods
  • Data
  • Methods
  • Overview
  • Illustrative Example of Methodology and Further Detail
  • Null Model Detail
  • Results
  • Results by Subfields
  • Role of Teams in Production of Knowledge
  • Regression Methods
  • Novelty and Conventionality in Geography
  • Discussion and Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 13: Connectivity in Contiguity: Conventions and Taboos of Imitation in Colocated Networks
  • Innovation by Imitation
  • Conventions of Friendly Imitation
  • The Taboo of Unfriendly Imitation
  • The Geography of Interfirm Relationships
  • Cluster
  • Organized Network
  • Colocated Network Organization
  • The Comra.de Network Case Study
  • Comra.de: Ideal Type of Local Interfirm Network
  • Method.
  • Results
  • Breaking Taboos
  • Forms of Cooperation and the Consequences of Breaking the Taboo
  • Practices of Friendly Imitation
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 14: Are Gatekeepers Important for the Renewal of the Local Knowledge Base? Evidence from U. S. Cities
  • The Role of Gatekeepers for Knowledge Renewal: Review of the Literature and Research Questions
  • Measuring the Contribution of Gatekeepers to External Linkages
  • A Hypothetical Example
  • Data and Estimation Framework
  • Results
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 15: Learning Networks Among Swedish Municipalities: Is Sweden a Small World?
  • Data
  • Local Learning Through Informal Personal Connections
  • Learning Clusters Are Based on County Structure
  • A Small World?
  • Learning Hubs
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 16: The Coevolution of Innovative Ties, Proximity, and Competencies: Toward a Dynamic Approach to Innovation Cooperation
  • Knowledge Dynamics and the Evolution of Innovation Linkages
  • The Role of Cognitive Proximity, Social Proximity, and Similarity in Competencies in the Formation of Innovative Ties
  • The Dynamics of Tie Formation
  • Cognitive Proximity
  • Social Proximity
  • Competence
  • Methodology
  • Data
  • Sample
  • Variables
  • Dependent Variable
  • Independent Variables
  • Cognitive Proximity Between the Cooperation Partners
  • Overlap
  • Reciprocal Potential
  • Knowledge Transfer
  • Social Proximity Between the Cooperation Partners
  • Similarity in Competencies
  • Innovative Capabilities
  • Control Variables
  • Estimation Strategy
  • Results
  • Descriptives
  • Diversity in Partner Portfolio
  • Dynamics of Link Formation
  • Estimation Results
  • Conclusion and Further Research
  • References
  • The Klaus Tschira Stiftung
  • Index.

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