High-Tech Fantasies: Science Parks in Society, Science and Space

by Doreen Massey

Book Overview

Science parks are becoming established in increasing numbers in almost all parts of the world. Promoted as places on the frontiers of science where a new breed of scientist-entrepreneur invents a new future, extolled as high-status workplaces where a new style of employee and flexible labour process is in the making, they are seen as the potential saviours of local and national economies.
High-Tech Fantasies criticises the divisive hype of science...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415013399
• ISBN13: 9780415013390
• Release Date: May 1991
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"