Exploring Innovation 4e David Smith is an English-language textbook that focuses on innovation in higher education. This textbook covers the various forms and applications of innovation, with special attention to social innovation and frugal innovation.
This fourth edition builds on previous editions and provides an up-to-date overview of innovation processes, with innovation going beyond product development alone. The book includes extensive case studies that illustrate different aspects of innovation, such as green innovation related to sustainability topics like the circular economy and sustainable energy.
Key features:
- Two new chapters on Frugal Innovation and Social Innovation
- Focus on recent developments and practical applications
- 12 new case studies, including Eco Wave Power, Brompton Folding Bicycle, Doc Martens, and Grameen Bank
David Smith is Emeritus Professor of Innovation Management at Nottingham Business School. This textbook aligns with topics such as business innovation and economics, and is suitable for students seeking a deep understanding of the broad and diverse world of innovation.