Organizational and geopolitical approaches to international science and technology networks
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-1993
Abstract
Recent views of science and technology have relied heavily on social network approaches. However, even within social network approaches, there are distinctive positions on international science and technology networks, depending on how boundaries and organizational processes are conceptualized. We contrast organizational approaches, exemplified by that of Shrum and Mullins, with geopolitical approaches, exemplified by Thomas Schott's work. Problems and advantages of each approach are discussed. Finally, we propose that the difference between empirical levels of analysis and the part/whole distinction offers a preferable way of conceptualizing the micro-macro problem. © 1994 Transaction Publishers.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Knowledge and Policy
First Page
119
Last Page
133
Recommended Citation
Shrum, W., & Bankston, C. (1993). Organizational and geopolitical approaches to international science and technology networks. Knowledge and Policy, 6 (3-4), 119-133. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02696285