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What is Interessement

Chapter 23
Handbook of Research on Contemporary Theoretical Models in Information Systems
The action of interest building.
Published in Chapter:
Actor Network Theory and IS Research
Amany Elbanna (Loughborough University, UK)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-659-4.ch023
Abstract
Actor network theory is a sociological theory that emerged as a useful vehicle to study technology and information systems. This chapter gives the reader some background about the development and emergence of this sociological theory. It reviews some of the premises of the theory and introduces the reader to key concepts and ideas. It also presents some of the critique of the theory, ANT authors’ response, and the implication on IS research. This chapter also gives the reader an overview of the application of ANT in different streams of IS research.
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Chapter 2
Flattening Relations in the Sharing Economy: A Framework to Analyze Users, Digital Platforms, and Providers
Is when an actant (or more) attempts to impose and stabilize the identity of the other actors.
Published in Chapter: Flattening Relations in the Sharing Economy: A Framework to Analyze Users, Digital Platforms, and Providers; From: Handbook of Research on the Platform Economy and the Evolution of E-Commerce
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