Technological Advancements and the Impact of Actor-Network Theory
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Idea Group,U.S.
Published:30th Jun '14
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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.
Topics Covered
The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:
- Digital Communication
- E-Health
- Human Interaction
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Online Education
- Online Investing
- Public Service Innovation
- Software Development
In this book, Australian and international contributors employ concepts of socio-technical research and actor network theory (ANT) to examine the effects and implications of interactions between humans and non-humans. Discussion encompasses principles, theories, and case studies in many areas, from education through healthcare. Some specific topics include the impact of ICT on educating students with learning disabilities in Australian schools, online investing and ANT, public service innovation and ANT, and intersections between feminist methodologies and ANT. There is also material on how ANT can shed light on the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record in Australia, and how ANT can reveal the advantages of mobile solutions."" – ProtoView Book Abstracts (formerly Book News, Inc.)
ISBN: 9781466661264
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 333g
331 pages