Flichy, Patrice,

Understanding technological innovation : a socio-technical approach / by Patrice Flichy ; translated by Liz Carey-Libbrecht. - ix, 195 pages ; 24 cm

"English translation of L'innovation technique, Paris, La Découverte.".

Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-188) and index.

Preface -- Standard theories -- From no technology to all technology -- Technological determinism : social determinism -- A socio-technical approach -- The anthropology of technology : thinking the technological and the social together -- Socio-technical action and frame of reference -- Socio-technical history -- The time of technology -- Technological imaginaire -- The birth of socio-technical frames -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index.


Translated from the French.

1847203914 9781847203915

2007016042


Social sciences--Methodology.
Technological innovations

H61 / .F54513 2007

303.483