Showing papers by "Frank W. Geels published in 2006"
TL;DR: It is concluded that non-linearity and changes in niche expectations are related to both internal learning processes and external developments.
Abstract: Non-linearity and changes in the direction of technological trajectories, are related to changes in cognitive rules and expectations that guide technical search and development activities. To explain such changes, the article uses the literature on niche development, which highlights interactions between learning processes, network building and expectations. A long-term case study on Dutch biogas development illustrates how these interactions explain non-linearity, but the case study also shows the importance of external regime dynamics. It is concluded that non-linearity and changes in niche expectations are related to both internal learning processes and external developments.
586 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors address the topic of transition and system change, and propose endogenous regime transformation as alternative transition path to technological substitution, using sociological and institutional insights, the dynamics of regime transformation are conceptualised.
270 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors develop a perspective that conceptualises the social and cognitive activities that make knowledge flows possible, which involve interactions between local and global levels, and dedicated aggregation activities by intermediary actors.
Abstract: Although knowledge flows are a popular concept, the underlying dynamics are not well understood. This article develops a perspective that conceptualises the social and cognitive activities that make knowledge flows possible. Dynamics involve interactions between local and global levels, and dedicated aggregation activities by intermediary actors. An idealtypical four-phased pattern is developed to understand the creation of global knowledge. The socio-cognitive perspective is illustrated with a historical case study, the emergence of reinforced concrete (1850-1940). The concluding section formulates policy implications for nurturing the emergence of radically new technologies
220 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors deal with system innovation in Freeman and Perez's innovation typology (incremental, radical, system, techno-economic paradigm) and conceptualize these changes as transitions from one socio-technical system to another.
193 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a case study of the transition from traditional factories to mass production in America (1850-1930) is presented, showing that mass production was the last step in a much longer reconfiguration process involving cumulative changes in machine tools, building materials, materials handling technologies, power generation, and power distribution technologies.
104 citations
01 Jan 2006
TL;DR: This chapter describes how insights from several different disciplines can be integrated in a multi-level perspective, so as to contribute to an encompassing understanding of the dynamics of system innovation.
Abstract: This chapter describes how insights from several different disciplines can be integrated in a multi-level perspective, so as to contribute to an encompassing understanding of the dynamics of system innovation. The chapter also argues that a range of different policy instruments is needed to stimulate system innovations, and positions them in different phases and on different levels. Interesting topics for further research are also identified.
66 citations
Book Chapter•
01 Jan 2006
36 citations
01 Jan 2006
TL;DR: In this article, the authors distinguish three basic changes processes in socio-technical systems at the sectoral level: reproduction, transformation and transition, and identify the underlying mechanisms of these changes processes.
Abstract: This article distinguishes three basic changes processes in socio-technical systems at the sectoral level. ‘Reproduction’ refers to incremental change along existing trajectories. ‘Transformation’ refers to a change in the direction of trajectories, related to a change in rules that guide innovative action. ‘Transition’ refers to a discontinuous shift to a new system and trajectory. Using the multi-level perspective, the underlying mechanisms of these changes processes are identified. The transformation and transition process are empirically illustrated with two contrasting case studies: the hygienic transition from cesspools to integrated sewer systems (1870-1930) and the transformation in waste management (1960-2000) in the Netherlands.
22 citations