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The Sugarcane Complex in Brazil, The Role of Innovation in a Dynamic Sector on Its Path Towards Sustainability, by Felix Kaup

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The Sugarcane Complex in Brazil, The Role of Innovation in a Dynamic Sector on Its Path Towards Sustainability, by Felix Kaup
Language
eng
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Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The Sugarcane Complex in Brazil
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Oclc number
905902712
Responsibility statement
by Felix Kaup
Series statement
Contributions to Economics,, 1431-1933Springer eBooks.
Sub title
The Role of Innovation in a Dynamic Sector on Its Path Towards Sustainability
Summary
This book offers an in-depth analysis of the Brazilian sugarcane complex with a special focus on technological advances that promote sustainable development. It first examines the question why sugarcane-based ethanol from Brazil is considered a superior alternative to fossil fuel compared to other biofuels produced on an industrial scale, and subsequently analyzes the most dynamic areas within the sugarcane sector with regard to relevant actors, technologies and markets in order to determine if the sector can be considered an innovation system. The empirical research presented here is based on multiple research methods and derives its data from interviews with Brazilian experts of the sugarcane sector and by a thorough literature review. The book will be of special interest to researchers and practitioners interested in understanding the key mechanisms in successful innovation systems that promote a transition towards sustainable development and mobility.--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Framework - Sustainability and Innovation -- 3 Research Design -- A Case for Methodological Pluralism -- 4 Empirical Research - Setor Sucroenergético in Brazil - from the Experts' Mouths -- 5 Conclusions -- Annex
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