Microcircuits of Capital: 'Sunrise' Industry and Uneven Development

ISBN-13: 9780367003371 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 336 str.

Kevin Morgan

Opis

This book attempts to address both the engineering issue and the philosophical issue of a machine. It demonstrates the viability of the engineering project and presents the philosopher's specifications to the cognitive-scientist-cum-engineer as to what will count as a primitive android.

Spis treści

Preface -- Introduction and Theory -- Introduction -- Industry and Space -- The Electronics Industry and its Global Structure -- Semiconductors -- Consumer Electronics -- Computer Systems -- Telecommunications -- Electronics in Global Perspective -- Electronics and Regional Development in Britain -- The Electronics Industry and Uneven Development in Britain -- A Modern Industry in a ‘Mature’ Industrial Region -- Social Innovations 1 -- The Electronics Industry in the M4 Corridor -- Social Innovations 2 -- ‘Sunrise’ Industry, Innovation and the State -- Theoretical and Policy Conclusions -- Conclusions