This superb new book develops a knowledge-based theory of innovation, marrying three streams of literature: innovation, inter-firm collaboration and networks, and learning regions. This book will interest all those working in economic geography and the economics of innovation.

Roel Rutten is Assistant Professor at the Department of Policy and Organization Studies at Tilburg University, the Netherlands.

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter Provoking academic inquiry; Chapter 3 Knowledge, learning, and innovation; Chapter 4 Learning, networks, and space; Chapter 5 Framework for analysis; Chapter 6 Analysis of the KIC project; Chapter 7 Conclusion and reflection;