Description: This book presents a new conception of industrial practice and firm behavior. It explains how the cultures that shape the practices of firms and the trajectories of regional and national economies are actually produced. The analysis shows how the internal and inter-firm organization of production, use of technologies, and the industrial knowledge underpinning these practices are strongly influenced by their social and institutional context.
Review Quotes: "Manufacturing Culture is a provocative book that is full of ideas, evidence, and critical thinking. The book also demonstrates the value of an institutional approach to economic geography, notably from a behavioral slant. Researchers in economic geography and social scientists who are interested in regional and local development will find the book a stimulating read and source for discussion."