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From Systems to Actor-Networks: A Paradigm Shift in the Social Sciences

From Systems to Actor-Networks: A Paradigm Shift in the Social Sciences

Belliger, Andréa

Hardcover

PhilosophyEnvironmental StudiesHistory & Philosophy of Science

Publisher Price: $118.95

ISBN10: 1804413364
ISBN13: 9781804413364
Publisher: Ethics International Press, Inc
Published: Jan 12 2024
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.60
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

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.

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