Innovation in the Anthropological Perspective : Insights and Consequences for the Theory, Practice, and Design of Innovating

Name: Innovation in the Anthropological Perspective : Insights and Consequences for the Theory, Practice, and Design of Innovating
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Innovation in the Anthropological PerspectiveInsights and Consequences for the Theory, Practice, and Design of Innovating\nAuthor(s): Julia C. Gluesing, Christine Miller, Helga Wild\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032182698, 978-1032182698\nSynopsis\nInnovation is a constant in human life and organization, arising from within a context-based culture of social structures and beliefs. This book re-examines the processes, practices, and mechanisms of innovation from an anthropological perspective, offering a theory of innovation as a dynamic multidimensional system. It uses methods and stories across a broad arc of time, place, social and cultural context, and subject matter. The chapters explore the intersection of virtual, local, and global dynamics and deepen our understanding of aspects and dimensions of innovation that challenge common perceptions, particularly in business and organizational environments. The.