Title:
Social influences on information and communication technology innovations
Publication Information:
Hershey, PA : Information Science Reference, c2012
Physical Description:
xxii, 259 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
ISBN:
9781466615595
General Note:
"Premier reference source."--Cover.
Abstract:
"This book discusses in great detail the use of actor-network theory in offering explanations for socio-technical phenomena, focusing heavily on information communication technologies"--Provided by publisher.
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Summary
Summary
Social Influences on Information and Communication Technology Innovations discusses in great detail the use of actor-network theory in offering explanations for socio-technical phenomena, focusing greatly on information communication technologies. Implementation and use of information and communication technologies inevitably involves the interactions of both technology and people. This publication facilitates international growth in the body of research investigating the value of using actor-network theory as a means of understanding socio-technical phenomena and technological innovation.
