This collection of forty-three articles on regional growth strategies showcases current scholarship in innovation as a tool for development in a variety of economic, environmental, political, and social contexts. Beginning with a section on regional innovation theory, the work covers topics such as regional innovation and growth dynamics, innovation evolution, agglomeration, foreign direct investment and regional growth, systemic and institutional innovation, and policy and planning for development. Chapters include numerous illustrations, tables, and sidebars. The contributors are academics in economics and economic geography from institutions around the world. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)