Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Author -- Chapter 1: Innovation Ecosystems -- Innovation Ecosystems -- Differences among Domains -- Innovation in Technology -- Innovation in Art -- Measures of Innovation -- Measures versus Domains -- Summary -- Ecosystems Addressed -- Structure of Chapters -- Ecosystem Preview -- Chapter 2: The Island -- Before the Colonies -- Cities and Towns -- Economic Base -- Broader Context -- Bodies of Water -- Bridges over Bodies of Water -- Trolley Line -- Fall River Line -- America's Cup -- Newport Summer Cottages -- Newport Jazz Festival -- Newport Folk Festival -- Portuguese Immigrants -- Island Politics -- Abolitionist Era -- Progressive Era -- Civil Rights Era -- Challenges -- Economic Challenges -- Political Challenges -- Environmental Challenges -- Innovation Outlook -- Venture Capital Funding -- Growth Opportunities -- Innovation Assessment -- Epilogue -- Chapter 3: Shining City -- Pre-colonial Society -- Formation of Colony -- Cities and Towns -- Economic Base -- Broader Context -- Bodies of Water -- Crossing Bodies of Water -- Higher Education -- Sports -- City Politics -- Liberal Republicans Extinct -- Central Issues -- Challenges -- Economic Challenges -- Political Challenges -- Environmental Challenges -- Innovation Outlook -- Venture Capital Funding -- Growth Opportunities -- Innovation Assessment -- Epilogue -- Chapter 4: Heartland -- Before Settlers -- Cities and Towns -- Chicago -- Springfield -- Quad Cities -- Champaign-Urbana -- Economic Base -- Illinois Agriculture -- Illinois Economy -- Broader Context -- Bodies of Water -- Crossing Bodies of Water -- Higher Education -- Sports -- Heartland Politics -- Chicago Politics -- Abolitionist Era -- Progressive Era -- Civil Rights Era -- Challenges -- Economic Challenges -- Political Challenges…”

“…The topic is discussed in relation to a diversity of belief systems and different repertoires of music, including classical, folk and jazz, by considering such themes as origin myths, autonomy, ingenuity and stardom, authenticity, moral ambiguity, subcultural sensibilities and political ideologies"-- Provided by publisher…”

“…Professor Rimas’ musical career has comprised hundreds of performances of classical music in all forms (orchestra, ensemble, and solo) as well as jazz improvisations and Lithuanian folk songs sung by the author, 16 LP and CD recordings, and over 150 recordings for Lithuanian State Radio. …”