The sociology of innovation and new biotechnologies

Authors

Patrick M. Dawson, University of WollongongFollow
Lisa Daniel, University of Adelaide

RIS ID

37395

Publication Details

Daniel, L. J. & Dawson, P. (2011). The sociology of innovation and new biotechnologies. New Technology, Work and Employment, 26 (1), 1-16.

Abstract

Understanding the social processes that support innovations in new biotechnologies presents an interesting challenge. Evidence from the Australian bioindustry reveals how the development and integration of new biotechnologies is a dynamic social process. Our findings highlight how new technology acceptance and integration rested on the micro-politics of sense-making and relational networking.