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Present at the biotechnological revolution: transformation of technological identity for a large incumbent pharmaceutical firm

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  • Zucker, Lynne G. & Darby, Michael R., 1997. "Present at the biotechnological revolution: transformation of technological identity for a large incumbent pharmaceutical firm," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 26(4-5), pages 429-446, December.
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