Sustainable Regional Restructuring Insights from Economic Geography and Regional Innovation Studies
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Edited by James Karlsen and Jan Ole Rypestøl, Department of Management and Innovation, University of Agder, Norway and Michaela Trippl, Department of Geography and Regional Research, University of Vienna, Austria, formerly University of Agder, Norway<i>‘This book contributes substantially to our understanding of sustainable regional restructuring, moving away from a narrow focus on green industrial development to a framework that encompasses social and economic challenges, as well as public benefits. This is a highly welcome volume that draws on theoretical and empirical work to develop an agenda for those academics and policy makers addressing the dynamics and challenges of regional sustainability challenges.’</i>
- David Gibbs, University of Hull, UK,
<i>‘This publication sits at the cutting edge of knowledge, simultaneously bringing to life contemporary debates on structure and agency while reminding the reader on how far work on regional restructuring has progressed. Its insights are both practical and conceptual, a “must have” for all with an interest in changing regions.’</i>
- Andrew Beer, University of South Australia, Australia,
Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the book features contributions from economic geography and regional innovation studies that provide an approachable overview of the subject, and proposes fresh development strategies and policies to support sustainable transformations. Chapters demonstrate the role of culture in sustainable regional restructuring and shed light on industries such as salmon farming, oil and gas as examples of adaptive capacity and agency. They address regional green initiatives and digital transitions in local businesses, outlining workforce adaptation and challenge oriented regional innovation systems as concepts warranting further research.
An essential read for students and academics in economic geography and regional innovation studies, this book will also greatly benefit policymakers, practitioners and professionals interested in sustainable regional restructuring and development, including agencies and non-government organisations.