The emergence of clusters in societal transition [Elektronische Ressource] : a coevolutionary perspective on the TCM cluster at Tonghua, China / von Zhigao Liu

The Emergence of Clusters in Societal Transition A Coevolutionary Perspective on the TCM Cluster at Tonghua/China Dissertation zur Erlangung des Doktorgrades der Philosophie Vorgelegt beim Fachbereich Geowissenschaften/Geographie der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität in Frankfurt am Main von Zhigao Liu aus Jiangling County/Jiangzhou City Hubei Province/China Frankfurt/Main 2009 vom Fachbereich Geowissenschaften/Geographie der Johann Wolfgang Goethe - Universität als Dissertation angenommen. Dekan: Prof. Dr. Dr. hc. Gerhard Brey 1. Gutachter: Prof. Dr. Eike W. Schamp 2. Gut Prof. Dr. Christian Berndt Tag der Disputation: 22. April 2009 II In Memory of My Dearest Father (10.1950-4.2007) who lives in my heart for good. I Acknowledgement Too little space here, too many distinguished academics, mentors, friends and family members to thank! The most important one to whom I am particularly indebted is my principal PhD supervisor, Prof. Dr. Eike W. Schamp at Frankfurt University. I thank Prof. Schamp so much for all the enthusiasm, support, advice, patience and for having read my writing probably as many times as I have. I have been privileged to access his enormous knowledge on industrial clusters and the evolutionary approach. The regular and stimulating meetings with him over the whole course of my Ph.