Extracting Innovations: Mining, Energy, and Technological Change in the Digital

Description: Extracting Innovations by Martin J. Clifford, Robert K. Perrons, Saleem H. Ali, Tim A. Grice This book considers the most contemporary innovations propelling the extractive industries forward while also creating new environmental and social challenges. The socio-ecological fabric of innovation in the extractive industries is considered through an integrative approach that brings together engineers, natural scientists, and social scientists—academics and practitioners—giving an empirically grounded and realistic evaluation of the innovations in this sector. It synthesizes a series of questions including: FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Martin J. Clifford, Robert K. Perrons, Saleem H. Ali, Tim A. Grice Table of Contents Section I: Processes and Organizational Design Underpinning Innovation in the Resources Sector. Section II: Advances in Mining, Oil and Gas Technologies. Section III: Social Responsibility and Environmental Stewardship. Review "This wide-ranging compendium scans a broad horizon of current extractives industry issues, as well as offering some tantalizing glimpses into the future."-- Tom Butler, CEO, International Council on Metals and Mining (ICMM), London, United Kingdom"The mining and oil & gas industries are quickly becoming more technology-intensive, and this book helpfully examines many of the technological forces and innovations ushering in these changes around the world. I would highly recommend this book for anybody who needs to think about the future of these industries." — Rustem R. Shagiev, Moscow Petroleum Institute, Russia"…examines the nature, trends, drivers, and challenges of innovation in the extractive industries, such as oil and gas and mining, through a series of essays and vignettes. Among the issues addressed are why the extractive sectors are historically slow to adopt and use new technology; what strategies can improve innovation and uptake; what new technologies will shape the sector going forward; how digital technologies are changing the competitive landscape and industry architecture; and how new technologies could improve social performance and environmental stewardship."-- Journal of Petroleum Technology, November 2018 Review Quote "This wide-ranging compendium scans a broad horizon of current extractives industry issues, as well as offering some tantalizing glimpses into the future." -- Tom Butler, CEO, International Council on Metals and Mining (ICMM), London, United Kingdom "The mining and oil & gas industries are quickly becoming more technology-intensive, and this book helpfully examines many of the technological forces and innovations ushering in these changes around the world. I would highly recommend this book for anybody who needs to think about the future of these industries." -- Rustem R. Shagiev, Moscow Petroleum Institute, Russia "...examines the nature, trends, drivers, and challenges of innovation in the extractive industries, such as oil and gas and mining, through a series of essays and vignettes. Among the issues addressed are why the extractive sectors are historically slow to adopt and use new technology; what strategies can improve innovation and uptake; what new technologies will shape the sector going forward; how digital technologies are changing the competitive landscape and industry architecture; and how new technologies could improve social performance and environmental stewardship." -- Journal of Petroleum Technology , November 2018 Details ISBN1138040827 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2018 ISBN-10 1138040827 ISBN-13 9781138040823 Format Hardcover Imprint CRC Press Subtitle Mining, Energy, and Technological Change in the Digital Age Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Tim A. Grice Affiliation University of Delaware, Delaware, USA Pages 375 DEWEY 622 Publication Date 2018-05-08 Short Title Extracting Innovations Language English UK Release Date 2018-05-08 AU Release Date 2018-05-08 NZ Release Date 2018-05-08 Author Tim A. Grice Illustrations 24 Tables, black and white; 18 Illustrations, color; 59 Illustrations, black and white Alternative 9780367657246 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118242711;

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