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How does Actor-Network Theory differ from the theory of the Social Construction of Technology? What do you think are the primary strengths and weaknesses of each theory?
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Wyatt, Sally. (2007) ‘Technological Determinism Is Dead; Long Live Technological Determinism’ in Hacket, J. Amsterdamska, O. Lynch, M. & Wajcman J. The Handbook of Science and Technology Studies. Massachusetts: MIT Press . Available online:
http://spiral-ulg.be/cours/STS_09-10/Lectures/10-20_S%C3%A9ance%20B/WYATT%20%282008%29_Technological%20Determinism%20Is%20Dead.pdf
This provides a good overview of theories of technological determinism and their critiques
Jordan, Tim (2009) ‘Hacking and Power: Social and technologic determinism in the digital age’ First Monday,Vol 17, No 6. 6 July.
http://firstmonday.org/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/article/viewArticle/2417/2240
This places technological determinism more within both an Internet, and institutional context
Potts, John (2008) ‘Who’s Afraid of Technological Determinism? Another Look at Medium Theory’ Fibreculture. Issue 12. http://journal.fibreculture.org/issue12/issue12_potts.html
This article argues to an extent that technological determinism isn’t such a bad thing, and starts to introduce some other theories such as Actor Network Theory. Place your order of custom research paper With us NOW. The assignment will be written from scratch by our qualified and experienced writers.
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