ABSTRACT

This book examines the changing nature of semiconductors, consumer electronics, computer systems and telecommunications. It shows how the historical development of the international division of labour in the industry has arisen through the mediation of capital accumulation.

part I

Introduction and Theory

chapter 1|11 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|29 pages

Industry and Space

Theoretical Perspectives

part II|77 pages

The Electronics Industry and its Global Structure

chapter 3|23 pages

Semiconductors

chapter 4|10 pages

Consumer Electronics

chapter 5|15 pages

Computer Systems

chapter 6|14 pages

Telecommunications

chapter 7|13 pages

Electronics in Global Perspective

part III|144 pages

Electronics and Regional Development in Britain

chapter 9|15 pages

A Modern Industry in a ‘Mature’ Industrial Region

The Electrical Engineering Industry in South Wales

chapter 10|24 pages

Social Innovations 1

Electrical Engineering in South Wales

chapter 11|30 pages

The Electronics Industry in the M4 Corridor

chapter 12|22 pages

Social Innovations 2

Electronics in the M4 Corridor

chapter 13|21 pages

‘Sunrise’ Industry, Innovation and the State

The Neoliberal Regime

part IV|27 pages

Theoretical and Policy Conclusions

chapter 14|26 pages

Conclusions

In and Against Uneven Development