1. Introduction

Part I: Innovation in History
2. Innovation in Early Societies
3. A Different Kind of Society Appears on the Scene
4. The Mediterranean Loses Its Innovative Spirit, then Regains It
5. Innovation Gathers Steam
6. Innovation Takes Off

Part II: How, Where, and Why Innovation Occurs
7. Invention Spurs Invention
8. The Conditions that Support Innovation—Previous Work
9. The Conditions that Support Innovation—A New Look
10. Absence of Fear
11. Access to Information
12. Guidance in the Use of Information
13. Societal Rewards for Innovation
14. Multiplicity of Opportunities
15. Three Great Innovators
16. Innovation and Governments
17. Innovation in Today’s Societies
18. Applying What We Have Learned
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index