The Planning, Development and Operation of Science Parks

Published in 2006 this is a completely revised and fully comprehensive second edition of the UK Science Park Association's definitive guide to good practice in science park development and management. Edited by Dr Malcolm Parry Director of Surrey Research Park (University of Surrey) it offers insights and case studies which explore a broad range of topics and initiatives written by the leading light practitioners in the science park movement today. * written by experts * provides a framework of how to develop a science park * is a reference point for current thinking and practice Topics covered include: Business incubation, property matters and legal aspects of development; the ideas it contains and describes are universal and the book is an essential buy for all those interested in science parks and what they are trying to achieve in terms of economic development, technology transfer, business incubation and commercializing science.