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Alternative technology niches and sustainable development: 12 years on

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posted on 2023-06-09, 03:37 authored by Adrian SmithAdrian Smith
This article provides brief, personal reflections on developments in the research fields of sociotechnical transitions theory and grassroots innovation since publication of the article ‘Alternative technology niches and sustainable developments’. What is striking about work since then is the importance for sustainable development of interaction and contestation between diverse approaches to innovation. Rather than looking for general models for sustainable innovation, research can fruitfully understand interactions and exclusions between diverse approaches. Undertaken critically and reflexively, such work sheds light on the wider social structures that inhibit a more democratic innovation politics.

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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Innovation: Management, Policy & Practice

ISSN

1447-9338

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

4

Volume

18

Page range

485-488

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  • SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications

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  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2016-10-19

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2018-04-12

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2016-10-19

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