Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Innovation in Socio …-Historical Context -- 1.1. Meaning and significance of the word “innovation” -- 1.1.1. The origins of innovation -- 1.1.2. Innovation … as the inverse of tradition -- 1.1.3. Innovation versus invention and creation -- 1.1.4. Innovation and creativity: a …

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