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The innovation strategies of some of the economy's most dynamic sectors are examined through a series of case studies of new product development, giving managers and designers the concepts and tools to keep new products flowing.

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9780674015814 | Harvard Univ Pr, October 29, 2004, cover price $24.95 | About this edition: The innovation strategies of some of the economy's most dynamic sectors are examined through a series of case studies of new product development, giving managers and designers the concepts and tools to keep new products flowing.

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9780674019942 | Harvard Univ Pr, April 15, 2006, cover price $23.00

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Product Description: Global Taiwan examines the impact of globalization on the industry and economy of Taiwan since the spectacular growth of the 1990s. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with firms in Taiwan, China, the United States, Japan, Europe, and other areas, the book analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of Taiwanese firms at a time when they face new competition from powerful global leaders and new producers in China...read more
By Suzanne Berger (editor) and Richard K. Lester (editor)

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9780765616166 | M E Sharpe Inc, May 30, 2005, cover price $210.00

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9780765616173 | M E Sharpe Inc, May 30, 2005, cover price $59.95 | About this edition: Global Taiwan examines the impact of globalization on the industry and economy of Taiwan since the spectacular growth of the 1990s.

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Product Description: Fifteen interdisciplinary case studies on the application of technology in the energy and environment sectors include applications of solar, wind, fuel cell, nuclear, and other coal combustion and emission control technologies. The case studies reveal the interrelationships among technical and non-technical factors, and demonstrate that the successful application of new technologies requires the synthesis of technical, economic, political, environmental, and social aspects...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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9780521818575 | Cambridge Univ Pr, November 10, 2003, cover price $180.00 | About this edition: Fifteen interdisciplinary case studies on the application of technology in the energy and environment sectors include applications of solar, wind, fuel cell, nuclear, and other coal combustion and emission control technologies.

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9780521523172 | Cambridge Univ Pr, November 1, 2003, cover price $64.99

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Product Description: “A fascinating tale of America’s industrial comeback―how it happened, where it happened, and what must be done to make it last.” ―Jeffrey E. Garten, dean of the Yale School of Management Recently, significant new productivity gains have been reported in important industries, both old and new...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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9780393320381 | W W Norton & Co Inc, July 1, 2000, cover price $24.95 | About this edition: “A fascinating tale of America’s industrial comeback―how it happened, where it happened, and what must be done to make it last.

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Analyzes the causes of the national decline in industrial productivity and discusses organizational and individual changes required to increase productivity (view table of contents)

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9780393045741 | W W Norton & Co Inc, May 1, 1998, cover price $29.95 | About this edition: Analyzes the causes of the national decline in industrial productivity and discusses organizational and individual changes required to increase productivity

By Suzanne Berger (editor) and Richard K. Lester (editor)

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9780195903584 | Oxford Univ Pr, June 1, 1997, cover price $45.00

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Takes a critical look at the recurring weaknesses of American industry and outlines five national priorities for regaining the productive edge

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9780060973407 | Harpercollins, September 1, 1990, cover price $13.00 | About this edition: Takes a critical look at the recurring weaknesses of American industry and outlines five national priorities for regaining the productive edge

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The report of the MIT Commission on Industrial Productivity provides a critical look at the recurring weaknesses of American industry and sets forth five national priorities for regaining the productive edge

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9780262041003 | Mit Pr, April 1, 1989, cover price $70.00 | About this edition: The report of the MIT Commission on Industrial Productivity provides a critical look at the recurring weaknesses of American industry and sets forth five national priorities for regaining the productive edge

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Discusses the nature of post-fission radioactive waste, the operations that spent fuel goes through after it is discharged from a reactor, and the problem of waste management

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9780029345603 | Free Pr, November 1, 1977, cover price $24.95 | also contains Compo Dolls II: 1909-1928 | About this edition: Discusses the nature of post-fission radioactive waste, the operations that spent fuel goes through after it is discharged from a reactor, and the problem of waste management

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