The book provides a snapshot of a hot topic ndash; the systemic nature of innovation and its relevance to design ndash; with a trifold perspective: the academic level ndash; the literature on innovation studies and design is often neglected and a clear connection between the two topics taken for granted; the research level ndash; collaborative models are currently considered great opportunities for transforming consumption; production and distribution of goods; but a clear scholarly discourse is still forming; the political level ndash; the European Commission and the OECD are devoting much effort to understanding and measuring the impact of design in innovation processes and firms and a clear contribution would greatly support this path. Thus the book provides an informed; historical and nuanced perspective to the relationship between design and innovation to contribute to all three levels and to propose a point of view that goes beyond aesthetics and meanings.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Bravo BrooklynBy TucsonbabeBrooklyn has been known as the borough of churches since the time it was incorporated as a city in the 1830s.Terri Cooks superb "Sacred Havens of Brooklyn" reminds us that it is also the borough of mosques; synagogues;temples; tabernacles and peaceful parks. Ms. Cook breaks the borough into neighborhoods and gives a concise history of each one before taking us through the "Sacred Havens". For anyone who knows Brooklyn;and for those who dont;this book makes one want to hop on the subway and explore.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book!By tassonIf you are traveling to New York and want to find those little spots that are special finds then this is the book for you. You would also like her first book Sacred Havens: A Guide to Manhattans Spiritual Places. Excellent information and wonderful guides.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Spiritual PlacesBy Melissa MoskowitzI never knew so many spiritual retreats existed in Brooklyn.The only thing the author got wrong (that I could tell) is that Jews for Jesus address is listed as being in Manhattan; yet this is a book about Brooklyn sites.
