Showing papers by "Frank W. Geels published in 2010"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss seven social science ontologies (rational choice, evolution theory, structuralism, interpretivism, functionalism, conflict and power struggle, relationism), their assumptions on agency and causal mechanisms, and their views on socio-technical transitions and environmental sustainability.
1,355 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyzed sustainability transitions in the electricity system, using recent theories on socio-technical pathways, and suggested three possible transition pathways and indicated the implications for (grid) infrastructures, which are characterized by a further hybridization of the infrastructure; in the reconfiguration pathway, internationalisation and scale increase in renewable generation lead to the emergence of a supergrid.
374 citations
Book Chapter•
19 Feb 2010
288 citations
TL;DR: This article articulates the theoretical foundations of SNM, theorizing the connections between social constructivist and evolutionary theories of technical change, and the resulting socio-cognitive evolution perspective is used to explain the different patterns in biogas development in the Netherlands and Denmark.
218 citations
14 Dec 2010
TL;DR: In this paper, the role of cities in technological transitions at the national level is discussed, and a multilevel perspective (MLP) on transitions is presented. But first it introduces the topic of transitions and system innovations, and positions the socio-technical approach in relation to established ways of thinking.
Abstract: This chapter works from the field of transition studies to draw out lessons with
regard to the role of cities in technological transitions at the national level. The
chapter describes the multilevel perspective (MLP) on transitions, introduces some
analytical distinctions with regard to the role of cities, provides historical examples
as illustrations of these roles, and briefly discusses the implications for low carbon
transitions. But first it introduces the topic of transitions and system innovations,
and positions the socio-technical approach in relation to established ways of
thinking.
93 citations