Dynamics in socio-technical systems: Typology of change processes and contrasting case studies

被引：249
作者：
Geels, Frank W. [1 ]
Kemp, Rene [2 ,3 ,4 ]
机构：
[1] Eindhoven Univ Technol, Dept Technol Management, IPO 2-10,POB 217, NL-5600 MB Eindhoven, Netherlands
[2] United Nations Univ Maastricht Econ & Social Res, UNU MERIT, NL-6211 TC Maastricht, Netherlands
[3] United Nations Univ Maastricht Econ & Social Res, DRIFT, NL-6211 TC Maastricht, Netherlands
[4] United Nations Univ Maastricht Econ & Social Res, ICIS, NL-6211 TC Maastricht, Netherlands
来源：
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY | 2007年 / 29卷 / 04期
关键词：
System change; Patterns; Comparative analysis; Multi-level perspective;
D O I：
10.1016/j.techsoc.2007.08.009
中图分类号：
D58 [社会生活与社会问题]; C913 [社会生活与社会问题];
学科分类号：
摘要：
This paper deals with fundamental change processes in socio-technical systems. It offers a typology of changes based on a multi-level perspective of innovation. Three types of change processes are identified: reproduction, transformation and transition. 'Reproduction' refers to incremental change along existing trajectories. 'Transformation' refers to a change in the direction of trajectories, related to a change in rules that guide innovative action. 'Transition' refers to a discontinuous shift to a new trajectory and system. Using the multi-level perspective, the underlying mechanisms of these change processes are identified. The transformation and transition processes are empirically illustrated by two contrasting case studies: the hygienic transition from cesspools to integrated sewer systems (1870-1930) and the transformation in waste management (1960-2000) in the Netherlands. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码：441 / 455
页数：15
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