About the book
Scientific concepts on the co-evolution of technology and society, as well as recent sociotechnical system approaches, focus on the general interrelations between technology, socioeconomic structures, and institutions. Their aim is to study and explain processes and modes of technological change. Rarely, however, have answers been put forward on the related question of processes of socioeconomic and institutional change, provoked by emerging new technological opportunities and constraints.
The Transformative Capacity of New Technologies redresses this imbalance, exploring the questions:
- how and to what extent do socioeconomic structures, institutions, and actors change under the influence of new technologies?
- how do they react to technology-induced pressures to change?
- what patterns do they adopt?
The book provides theoretical considerations as well as practical tools for analyzing and classifying exceptional periods of substantial sociotechnical change. It examines the literature on path-dependency and path-creation, on organizational and institutional change, and on sociotechnical transitions. Case studies on subjects such as the pharmaceutical industry, the music industry, the energy sector, and scientific publishing support the theoretical analysis. The book will be of interest to students and scholars of sociology, science and technology studies, work and industry studies, and management of technology and innovation.
Editions of The Transformative Capacity of New Technologies
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- ISBN 9781135089894
- PDF
- ISBN 9781135089900
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Scientific concepts on the co-evolution of technology and society, as well as recent sociotechnical system approaches, focus on the general interrelations between technology, socioeconomic structures, and institutions. Their aim is to study and explain processes and modes of technological change. Rarely, however, have answers been put forward on the related question of processes of socioeconomic and institutional change, provoked by emerging new technological opportunities and constraints.
The Transformative Capacity of New Technologies redresses this imbalance, exploring the questions:
- how and to what extent do socioeconomic structures, institutions, and actors change under the influence of new technologies?
- how do they react to technology-induced pressures to change?
- what patterns do they adopt?
The book provides theoretical considerations as well as practical tools for analyzing and classifying exceptional periods of substantial sociotechnical change. It examines the literature on path-dependency and path-creation, on organizational and institutional change, and on sociotechnical transitions. Case studies on subjects such as the pharmaceutical industry, the music industry, the energy sector, and scientific publishing support the theoretical analysis. The book will be of interest to students and scholars of sociology, science and technology studies, work and industry studies, and management of technology and innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Transformative Capacity of New Technologies about?
Scientific concepts on the co-evolution of technology and society, as well as recent sociotechnical system approaches, focus on the general interrelations between technology, socioeconomic structures, and institutions. Their aim is to study and explain processes and modes of technological change. Rarely, however, have answers been put forward on the related question of processes of socioeconomic and institutional change, provoked by emerging new technological opportunities and constraints.
The Transformative Capacity of New Technologies redresses this imbalance, exploring the questions:
- how and to what extent do socioeconomic structures, institutions, and actors change under the influence of new technologies?
- how do they react to technology-induced pressures to change?
- what patterns do they adopt?
The book provides theoretical considerations as well as practical tools for analyzing and classifying exceptional periods of substantial sociotechnical change. It examines the literature on path-dependency and path-creation, on organizational and institutional change, and on sociotechnical transitions. Case studies on subjects such as the pharmaceutical industry, the music industry, the energy sector, and scientific publishing support the theoretical analysis. The book will be of interest to students and scholars of sociology, science and technology studies, work and industry studies, and management of technology and innovation.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Transformative Capacity of New Technologies?
Society and Social Sciences > Sociology and anthropology > Sociology
Where can I read a sample of The Transformative Capacity of New Technologies?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781135089894
Is The Transformative Capacity of New Technologies part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Advances in Sociology
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Transformative Capacity of New Technologies?
Ulrich Dolata
Who is the Publisher of the book The Transformative Capacity of New Technologies?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Transformative Capacity of New Technologies is available as ebook(ISBN 9781135089894) and pdf(ISBN 9781135089900)