Overview

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.

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Author:   Arthur Tatnall
Publisher:   IGI Global
Imprint:   IGI Global
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   1.056kg
ISBN:  

9781609601973

ISBN 10:   1609601971
Pages:   350
Publication Date:   30 November 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Analytical frameworks that build on, and go beyond ANT ANT research methods and the conduct of ANT research ANT to investigate the implementation and use of information and communication technologies Comparison of the various different approaches to framing technological innovation Development, evaluations, criticisms, and triumphs of ANT Ecological models of innovation Innovation diffusion Innovation translation as an approach to explaining technological innovation The use of ANT for investigating technological applications Use of ANT in the investigation of historical examples of technological innovation

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