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Governance and Performance in the German Public Research SectorIs Nanoscience a Mode 2Mode 2 Field? Disciplinary Differences in Modes of Knowledge Productionmodes of knowledge production

Governance and Performance in the German Public Research Sector: Is Nanoscience a Mode 2Mode 2... [Nanotechnology is considered a key technology of the twenty-first century. It is widely expected that technological advances in the field of nanoscience will bring about social, environmental and economic benefits. Nanotechnology is also regarded as a paradigmatic field for a new “Mode 2” of knowledge production that is transdisciplinary in nature and oriented towards problem-solving. The aim of this chapter is to measure empirically the prevalence of “Mode 2 knowledge production” for research groups working in the field of nanoscience. Disciplinary differences are shown by comparing the knowledge generation in nanoscience to that of astrophysics (a field of science primarily concerned with basic research) and economics (a social science). In addition, it is determined to what extent policy instruments promote and generate this new form of knowledge production in all three fields. Finally, it is established what effect one of these policies – the promotion of science–industry ties – has on the scientific performance of research groups in nanoscience.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

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Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Copyright
© Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2010
ISBN
978-90-481-9138-3
Pages
45 –71
DOI
10.1007/978-90-481-9139-0_3
Publisher site
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Abstract

[Nanotechnology is considered a key technology of the twenty-first century. It is widely expected that technological advances in the field of nanoscience will bring about social, environmental and economic benefits. Nanotechnology is also regarded as a paradigmatic field for a new “Mode 2” of knowledge production that is transdisciplinary in nature and oriented towards problem-solving. The aim of this chapter is to measure empirically the prevalence of “Mode 2 knowledge production” for research groups working in the field of nanoscience. Disciplinary differences are shown by comparing the knowledge generation in nanoscience to that of astrophysics (a field of science primarily concerned with basic research) and economics (a social science). In addition, it is determined to what extent policy instruments promote and generate this new form of knowledge production in all three fields. Finally, it is established what effect one of these policies – the promotion of science–industry ties – has on the scientific performance of research groups in nanoscience.]

Published: Jun 5, 2010

Keywords: Knowledge Production; Mode 2Mode; Application Context; Industry Relation; Network Partner

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