Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 The Analytical Approach and Methodology

Chapter 3 The Cognitive Dynamics of Biotechnology and the Evolution of Its Technological Systems

Chapter 4 The Biomedical Clusters in Ohio and Sweden: An Overview

Chapter 5 Micro-Level Analysis of Firms in the Biomedical Clusters in Ohio and Sweden

Chapter 6 The Support Structure of the Biomedical Clusters: Research, Intermediary, and Financial Organizations

Chapter 7 Regional Characteristics and Performance: Evidence from Biomaterials Firms

Chapter 8 Titanium Implants: A Competence Bloc Comparison of a Swedish Firm and an Ohio Firm

Chapter 9 THE HEALTH CARE COMPETENCE BLOC: On the Integration of Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Technologies with Hospital Care and Health Insurance

Chapter 10 A Competence Bloc Analysis of the Economic Potential of Biotechnology in Agriculture and Food Production

Chapter 11 Biotechnology and the Potential for a Radical Shift of Technology in Forest Industry