pt. I. Introduction
pt. II. The nature of innovation
pt. III. Individual differences in innovative ability
pt. IV. Development of innovation across the life span
pt. V. Assessment of innovation
pt. VI. Development of innovation
pt. VII. Innovations in different domains
pt. VIII. Basic approaches to the understanding of innovation in social context
pt. IX. Innovations in social institutions
pt. X. Innovation management
pt. XI. Innovation leadership
pt. XII. Innovation and marketing
pt. XIII. Innovation around the world : examples of country efforts, policies, practices and issues
pt. XIV. Innovations of the future
pt. XV. Conclusion.