Technological Advancements and the Impact of Actor-Network Theory

Technological Advancements and the Impact of Actor-Network Theory
Author: Tatnall, Arthur
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2014-06-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1466661275


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Actor-Network Theory (ANT) has existed as a topic of interest among social theorists for decades. Due to the prevalence of technology in modern society, discussions over the influence of actor-network theory on the changing scope of technology can assist in facilitating further research and scientific thought. Technological Advancements and the Impact of Actor-Network Theory focuses on cross-disciplinary research as well as examples of the use of actor-network theory in a variety of fields, including medicine, education, business, engineering, environmental science, computer science, and social science. This timely publication is well-suited for reference use by academicians, researchers, upper-level students, and theorists.

Actor-Network Theory and Technology Innovation: Advancements and New Concepts

Actor-Network Theory and Technology Innovation: Advancements and New Concepts
Author: Tatnall, Arthur
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2010-11-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1609601998


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Actor-Network Theory and Technology Innovation: Advancements and New Concepts provides a comprehensive look at the development of actor-network theory itself, as well as case studies of its use to assist in the explanation of various socio-technical phenomena. This book includes topics relating to technological innovation; both those using actor-network theory as an explanatory framework and those using other approaches. It is an excellent source of information regarding ANT as an approach to technological innovation and its link to ICT (Information Communication Technology).