Debating Innovation: Perspectives and Paradoxes of an Idealized Concept

by Alf Rehn (editor), Anders Örtenblad (Editor)

Despite its complexity, innovation is often depicted within academic literature as a phenomenon that is innately good and always necessary. This thought-provoking volume presents a more nuanced view – through a number of paired chapters for and against, as well as more general critiques of innovation and several suggested new lines of inquiry, the book will be of interest to all with a broader interest in innovation.

442 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 6, 2023

About the author

Alf Rehn is a Finnish professor, author and speaker based in Finland. He currently holds the Chair of Management and Organization at Åbo Akademi University in Finland. Rehn works as a columnist, and sits on the board of directors for several companies, including Veikkaus.

Rehn was listed as #13 on the 2009 Thinkers 50, in the "Up and Coming Business Thinkers” list. He was listed for a second time 2011.