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International Sociology, 2010
This conceptual article draws on literature in the sociology of science on modelling. The authors suggest that if state theory can be conceptualized as an ‘engine’ rather than merely a ‘camera’, in that policy is mobilized to make the world fit the theory, then this has implications for conceptualizing states.
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This conceptual article draws on literature in the sociology of science on modelling. The authors suggest that if state theory can be conceptualized as an ‘engine’ rather than merely a ‘camera’, in that policy is mobilized to make the world fit the theory, then this has implications for conceptualizing states.
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2018
In this entry, actor-network theory (ant) is summarized by first drawing out its connections with sts (science, technology, and society). Following this, distinct aspects of ant, like generalized symmetry, the leveling of micro and macro actors, and the methodological focus on process are highlighted.
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In this entry, actor-network theory (ant) is summarized by first drawing out its connections with sts (science, technology, and society). Following this, distinct aspects of ant, like generalized symmetry, the leveling of micro and macro actors, and the methodological focus on process are highlighted.
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2014
Public sector institutions continue to significantly invest in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a solution for many of their service provision challenges, for example, greater efficiency and quality of services. However, what has come to light is that there is a lack of research on understanding the contributory value or “success” of ...
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Public sector institutions continue to significantly invest in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a solution for many of their service provision challenges, for example, greater efficiency and quality of services. However, what has come to light is that there is a lack of research on understanding the contributory value or “success” of ...
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2015
This article summarizes some important aspects of actor–network theory. It provides relevant elements of the historical origins of this line of inquiry, examines some of its most distinctive concepts, and signals its development in science and technology studies and in some other areas of the social sciences.
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This article summarizes some important aspects of actor–network theory. It provides relevant elements of the historical origins of this line of inquiry, examines some of its most distinctive concepts, and signals its development in science and technology studies and in some other areas of the social sciences.
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Actor–network theory: A novel approach to supply chain management theory development
Journal of Supply Chain Management, 2023Kim Sundtoft Hald, Martin Spring
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