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2020
Abstract Actor-network theory (ANT) is a methodology developed in the 1980s by scholars working primarily in the sociology of science and technology. It is a novel approach as it attempts to redefine actors not so much as willful or intentional agents but instead as any entity—human or nonhuman—that in some way influences or perturbs ...
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Abstract Actor-network theory (ANT) is a methodology developed in the 1980s by scholars working primarily in the sociology of science and technology. It is a novel approach as it attempts to redefine actors not so much as willful or intentional agents but instead as any entity—human or nonhuman—that in some way influences or perturbs ...
Gunnar Thór Jóhannesson +1 more
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Poststructuralism against poststructuralism: Actor-network theory, organizations and economic markets [PDF]
European Journal of Social Theory, 2012 This is the author's accepted manuscript. The final published article is available from the link below. Copyright @ 2012 The Author.In recent years, actor-network theory (ANT) has become an increasingly influential theoretical framework through which to ...
John Michael Roberts
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2023
Actor-Network Theory (ANT) is an approach developed in the field of science and technology studies (STS) to avoid purely social and purely technical explanations for scientific and technological developments. ANT offers the departure point of symmetrical constructivism, where there are no primordially social or technical domains, only socio-technical ...
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Actor-Network Theory (ANT) is an approach developed in the field of science and technology studies (STS) to avoid purely social and purely technical explanations for scientific and technological developments. ANT offers the departure point of symmetrical constructivism, where there are no primordially social or technical domains, only socio-technical ...
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Reading Educational Reform with Actor Network Theory: Fluid spaces, otherings, and ambivalences [PDF]
Educational Philosophy and Theory, 2011 In considering two extended examples of educational reform efforts, this discussion traces relations that become visible through analytic approaches associated with actor-network theory (ANT).
Tara Fenwick
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The Actor-Network Theory (ANT) is a theoretical lens based on the key concept of alliance/assemblage with regards to the strong and reciprocal connections between the human (individuals, organizations, associations) and non human actants (scientific and technological objects) led by a spokesman, who is necessary in order to define and implement common ...
Rizwana Shahzad, Radhika Gorur
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Rizwana Shahzad, Radhika Gorur
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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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