Boundary Objects, Social Meanings and the Success of New Technologies

Boundary objects are entities that enhance the capacity of an idea, theory or practice to translate across culturally defined boundaries, for example, between communities of knowledge or practice. This concept thus has potential to both explain and predict technology adoption; however, it remains so...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Sociology (Oxford) Jg. 45; H. 1; S. 70 - 85
1. Verfasser:	Fox, Nick J.
Format:	Journal Article
Sprache:	Englisch
Veröffentlicht:	London, England SAGE Publications 01.02.2011 Sage Publications Ltd Cambridge University Press
Schlagworte:	Adoption of Innovations Antiseptics Asepsis Astronomical objects Biomedical technology Boundaries Boundary objects Case studies Communities Connotation Culture Germ theory Historical analysis Human Technology Relationship Innovation Innovations Knowledge Meaning Medicine New technology Object Social meaning Sociology Studies Surgeons Surgical specialties Technological change Technological innovation Technology Technology adoption innovation medicine technology boundary object community of practice
ISSN:	0038-0385, 1469-8684
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