Contemporary Applications of Actor Network Theory
Author | : Idongesit Williams |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2020-09-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789811570667 |
ISBN-13 | : 9811570663 |
Rating | : 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Download or read book Contemporary Applications of Actor Network Theory written by Idongesit Williams and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-25 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.