From Systems to Actor-Networks

From Systems to Actor-Networks
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Publisher : Ethics International Press
Total Pages : 359
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ISBN-10 : 9781804413371
ISBN-13 : 1804413372
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Synopsis From Systems to Actor-Networks by : Andréa Belliger

This book documents a paradigm shift, not only in the sciences but also in society. Everywhere in society systems are becoming networks. This implies not only a new understanding of social science but also of society and ourselves. The book describes the systems model based on Luhmann’s theory of social systems and compares this to Latour’s actor-network theory. It argues that present day society cannot be successfully modeled as a system and illustrates the transformation to a global network society by citing many examples from business, education, and healthcare. The authors argue that actor-network theory provides a more comprehensive account of these changes than systems theory. Based on actor-network theory, they propose a theory of the “digital transformation” that is ushering in the global network society. Although people in all areas talk about systems, adaptive behavior, evolution, complexity, and networks, few know where these concepts come from, and what they mean in the theories they belong to. This book is for all who are concerned with clarifying the often taken-for-granted assumptions and concepts that are implicitly or explicitly derived from systems theory and network theory. It offers an introduction to the work of Luhmann and Latour and a critical and constructive development of these important theories for the 21st century.

Contemporary Applications of Actor Network Theory

Contemporary Applications of Actor Network Theory
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 9789811570667
ISBN-13 : 9811570663
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Contemporary Applications of Actor Network Theory by : Idongesit Williams

This book provides empirically driven discussions and investigations in the relevance of Actor Network Theory (ANT) and its theoretical concepts. As our civilization evolves from a human to a technologically driven society, new socio-technical network of actors – in society, industry and government are emerging by the day. These networks of actors collaborate to produce contemporary goods and services; handle production processes; manage risks; develop social and commercial networks; develop policies; manage complexities; and create a new way of life. This book provides unique conceptual tools needed to analyze such processes, highlighting the effectiveness of ANT in fostering collaborations between governments, organizations and society.

Information Systems and Qualitative Research

Information Systems and Qualitative Research
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 588
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ISBN-10 : 0412823608
ISBN-13 : 9780412823602
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Information Systems and Qualitative Research by : Allen Lee

This book contains the papers presented and discussed at the conference that was held in May/June 1997, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and that was sponsored by Working Group 8.2 of the International Federation for Information Processing. IFIP established 8.2 as a group concerned with the interaction of information systems and the organization. Information Systems and Qualitative Research is essential reading for professionals and students working in information systems in a business environment, such as systems analysts, developers and designers, data administrators, and senior executives in all business areas that use information technology, as well as consultants in the fields of information systems, management, and quality management.

Technological Advancements and the Impact of Actor-Network Theory

Technological Advancements and the Impact of Actor-Network Theory
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Publisher : IGI Global
Total Pages : 365
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ISBN-10 : 9781466661271
ISBN-13 : 1466661275
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Technological Advancements and the Impact of Actor-Network Theory by : Tatnall, Arthur

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.

Applying the Actor-Network Theory in Media Studies

Applying the Actor-Network Theory in Media Studies
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Publisher : IGI Global
Total Pages : 341
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ISBN-10 : 9781522506171
ISBN-13 : 1522506179
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Applying the Actor-Network Theory in Media Studies by : Spöhrer, Markus

Actor-Network Theory (ANT), originally a social theory, seeks to organize objects and non-human entities into social networks. Its most innovative claim approaches these networks outside the anthropocentric view, including both humans and non-human objects as active participants in a social context; because of this, the theory has applications in a myriad of domains, not merely in the social sciences. Applying the Actor-Network Theory in Media Studies applies this novel approach to media studies. This publication responds to the current trends in international media studies by presenting ANT as the new theoretical paradigm through which meaningful discussion and analysis of the media, its production, and its social and cultural effects. Featuring both case studies and theoretical and methodical meditations, this timely publication thoroughly considers the possibilities of these disparate, yet divergent fields. This book is intended for use by researchers, students, sociologists, and media analysts concerned with contemporary media studies.

Actor Network Theory and After

Actor Network Theory and After
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Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-10 : 0631211942
ISBN-13 : 9780631211945
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Actor Network Theory and After by : John Law

Actor network theory is a powerful approach which combines the insights of post-structuralism with an analysis of the materials of social life. This controversial and path-breaking volume extends ANT beyond studies of technology, power and organisation to the body, subjectivity, politics, and cultural difference, and puts it into cutting-edge dialogue with feminism, anthropology, psychology and economics.

Advances in Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems

Advances in Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 635
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ISBN-10 : 9783319656366
ISBN-13 : 3319656368
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Advances in Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems by : Leonard Barolli

The aim of this book is to provide the latest research findings, innovative research results, methods and development techniques from both theoretical and practical perspectives related to intelligent social networks and collaborative systems, intelligent networking systems, mobile collaborative systems, secure intelligent cloud systems, etc., and to reveal synergies among various paradigms in the multi-disciplinary field of intelligent collaborative systems. It presents the Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems (INCoS-2017), held on August 24–26, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. With the rapid evolution of the Internet, we are currently experiencing a shift from the traditional sharing of information and applications as the main purpose of the Web to an emergent paradigm that puts people at the very centre of networks and exploits the value of people’s connections, relations and collaborations. Social networks are also pla ying a major role in the dynamics and structure of intelligent Web-based networking and collaborative systems. Virtual campuses, virtual communities and organizations effectively leverage intelligent networking and collaborative systems by tapping into a broad range of formal and informal electronic relations, such as business-to-business, peer-to-peer and many types of online collaborative learning interactions, including the emerging e-learning systems. This has resulted in entangled systems that need to be managed efficiently and autonomously. In addition, the latest and powerful technologies based on Grid and wireless infrastructure as well as Cloud computing are now greatly enhancing collaborative and networking applications, but are also facing new issues and challenges. The principal objective of the research and development community is to stimulate research that leads to the creation of responsive environments for networking and, in the longer-term, the developmen t of adaptive, secure, mobile, and intuitive intelligent systems for collaborative work and learning.

Proceedings of the European Conference on Complex Systems 2012

Proceedings of the European Conference on Complex Systems 2012
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 1030
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ISBN-10 : 9783319003955
ISBN-13 : 331900395X
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Proceedings of the European Conference on Complex Systems 2012 by : Thomas Gilbert

The European Conference on Complex Systems, held under the patronage of the Complex Systems Society, is an annual event that has become the leading European conference devoted to complexity science. ECCS'12, its ninth edition, took place in Brussels, during the first week of September 2012. It gathered about 650 scholars representing a wide range of topics relating to complex systems research, with emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches. More specifically, the following tracks were covered: 1. Foundations of Complex Systems 2. Complexity, Information and Computation 3. Prediction, Policy and Planning, Environment 4. Biological Complexity 5. Interacting Populations, Collective Behavior 6. Social Systems, Economics and Finance This book contains a selection of the contributions presented at the conference and its satellite meetings. Its contents reflect the extent, diversity and richness of research areas in the field, both fundamental and applied.

Innovations and Advances in Computing, Informatics, Systems Sciences, Networking and Engineering

Innovations and Advances in Computing, Informatics, Systems Sciences, Networking and Engineering
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 607
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ISBN-10 : 9783319067735
ISBN-13 : 3319067737
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Innovations and Advances in Computing, Informatics, Systems Sciences, Networking and Engineering by : Tarek Sobh

Innovations and Advances in Computing, Informatics, Systems Sciences, Networking and Engineering This book includes a set of rigorously reviewed world-class manuscripts addressing and detailing state-of-the-art research projects in the areas of Computer Science, Informatics, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering. It includes selected papers from the conference proceedings of the Eighth and some selected papers of the Ninth International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering (CISSE 2012 & CISSE 2013). Coverage includes topics in: Industrial Electronics, Technology & Automation, Telecommunications and Networking, Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering, Engineering Education, Instructional Technology, Assessment, and E-learning. · Provides the latest in a series of books growing out of the International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering; · Includes chapters in the most advanced areas of Computing, Informatics, Systems Sciences, and Engineering; · Accessible to a wide range of readership, including professors, researchers, practitioners and students.

Actor-Network Theory and Technology Innovation: Advancements and New Concepts

Actor-Network Theory and Technology Innovation: Advancements and New Concepts
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Publisher : IGI Global
Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : 9781609601997
ISBN-13 : 1609601998
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Actor-Network Theory and Technology Innovation: Advancements and New Concepts by : Tatnall, Arthur

Actor-Network Theory and Technology Innovation: Advancements and New Concepts 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. It is an excellent source of information regarding ANT as an approach to technological innovation and its link to ICT (Information Communication Technology).