Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. Abbreviations ix
5. Introduction 1
6. Part I. Macro Framework Issues, Historical Context, and Institutional Change
7. 1. Fostering Change: Innovation and Institutions as a Dual Analytical Framework 15
8. 2. The NRC in Historical Context 35
9. 3. The NRC in the Past Decade: A Closer Look at Institutional Change 57
10. Part II. NRC Institutes and Programs: Institutional Change at the Mezzo and Micro Levels of Innovation
11. 4. The Biotechnology Research Institute 77
12. 5. The Institute for Research in Construction 91
13. 6. The Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics 104
14. 7. The Industrial Research Assistance Program: Advice, Networks, and Money 116
15. 8. National and Local Innovation Systems and the NRC's Competitor-Partner Institutions 133
16. Conclusions 150
17. References 165
18. Index 177