Handbook of Research on Cluster Theory

'The Handbook of Research on Cluster Theory is exactly the type of book that I wish had been available when I embarked upon my PhD. . . the Handbook/i> brings together in one place a range of stimulating viewpoints on clustering, and its implications for urban and regional development. As such, it is an excellent grounding in cluster theory for both new students and established researchers new to the field. . . the 18 chapters within provide a valuable reference for those wishing to get to grips with the academic debate surrounding cluster formation and perpetuation; as such, the Handbook would be a valuable addition to many bookshelves.' -- Jonathan Reades, Environment and Planning B 'Karlsson has assembled a strong mix of papers that collectively provide a good sense of some of the latest research in the field.' -- Edward Feser, Review of Regional Studies 'This is a book every regional scientist and spatial analyst should have on their bookshelf. Like most Handbook type publications it provides depth and breadth on the basics of the industrial clustering concept. However, unlike most of these type of collections, it goes beyond the foundation material to identify and speculate on questions that are emerging on the research frontiers such as at the intersection of cluster theory and agglomeration processes, knowledge spillovers and technology transfer - not to mention the obvious link to economic development theory, policy and practice.' -- Roger R. Stough, George Mason University, US 'This eclectic volume presents a host of methods to describe tendencies for the joint location of economic agents in space. And it illustrates useful applications of these concepts in diverse fields - financial services, culture, tourism, and industry, to name just a few.' -- John M. Quigley, University of California, US

Edited by Charlie Karlsson, Professor Emeritus of the Economics of Technological Change, Jnkping International Business School, Jnkping University and Professor Emeritus of Industrial Economics, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden

Contents: Preface 1. Introduction Charlie Karlsson PART I: AGGLOMERATION AND CLUSTER THEORY 2. Agglomeration Economics Philip McCann 3. The Analysis of Location, Colocation and Urbanization Economies Brje Johansson and Ulla Forslund 4. The Knowledge Spillover Theory of Entrepreneurship and Spatial Clusters David B. Audretsch and T. Taylor Aldridge 5. Knowledge-based Clusters: Regional Multiplier Models and the Role of Buzz and Pipelines Harald Bathelt 6. Clusters Formation from the Bottom-Up: A Process Perspective Andrew Atherton and Andrew Johnston 7. Cluster Life-cycles: An Emerging Synthesis Edward M. Bergman 8. Clustering in Space versus Dispersing over Space Karen R. Polenske PART II: CLUSTER RESEARCH METHODS 9. Industrial Clusters in the InputOutput Economic System Michael Sonis, Geoffrey J.D. Hewings and Dong Guo 10. Cluster Using Wavelet Transformation Abdullah Almasri and Ghazi Shukur PART III: CLUSTERS IN DIFFERENT SPATIAL CONTEXTS 11. Industrial Districts: Theoretical and Empirical Insights Giulio Cainelli 12. Cluster Renewal in Old Industrial Regions: Continuity or Radical Change? Michaela Trippl and Franz Tdtling 13. The Reciprocal Relationship between Transnationals and Clusters: A Literature Review Filip De Beule, Danil Van Den Bulcke and Haiyan Zhang 14. Diversity and the Case Against Specialized Clusters Pierre Desrochers, Frdric Sautet and Gert-Jan Hospers PART IV: SECTORAL CLUSTERS 15. Clustering in Financial Services Naresh R. Pandit, Gary A.S. Cook and G.M. Peter Swann 16. Spatial Clustering of Culture David Emanuel Andersson and ke E. Andersson 17. Clustering in the Broadcasting Industry Gary A.S. Cook and Naresh R. Pandit 18. Tourism Clusters Ewen J. Michael Index