The High Impact of Low Tech in Social Work
<p>Drawing on actor-network theory, this paper challenges the traditional analytical separation of the socalled social and the so-called technical. First, observational data of an interactional event between a social worker and a client is introduced. Second, the techno-social heterogeneity of...
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| description | <p>Drawing on actor-network theory, this paper challenges the traditional analytical separation of the socalled social and the so-called technical. First, observational data of an interactional event between a social worker and a client is introduced. Second, the techno-social heterogeneity of the event is elucidated through an analysis based on the concept of translation. Third, the precarious and temporary natures of the techno-social hybrids are discussed through the concept of performance. Finally, the techno-social is proposed as a new object for social science.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-33722b0008dd4b7bb61df5d8e3ee04e92023-01-03T01:52:18ZengThe Outlines AssociationOutlines1399-55101904-02102001-06-013181874657The High Impact of Low Tech in Social WorkTorben Elgaard Jensen<p>Drawing on actor-network theory, this paper challenges the traditional analytical separation of the socalled social and the so-called technical. First, observational data of an interactional event between a social worker and a client is introduced. Second, the techno-social heterogeneity of the event is elucidated through an analysis based on the concept of translation. Third, the precarious and temporary natures of the techno-social hybrids are discussed through the concept of performance. Finally, the techno-social is proposed as a new object for social science.</p>http://ojs.statsbiblioteket.dk/index.php/outlines/article/view/5134 |
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