Contents: Foreword Part I: Social Learning: Understanding the Process of Innovation in the Application of ICT 1. Introduction 2. The Scope and Methods of the Study 3. What Do We Mean by Social Learning? 4. Mapping the Process and Space for Social Learning 5. Social Learning in Technology Design 6. Social Learning in Technology Appropriation: Innofusion and Domestication 7. The Conduct and Management of Digital Experiments Part II: Rethinking Innovation Models and Technology Policy Perspectives 8. Policy Contexts and Debates: National Settings for ICT Adoption 9. Supporting Social Learning: Implications for Policy and Practice References Index
Robin Williams, Professor of Socio-Economic Research, James Stewart, Senior Research Fellow, The University of Edinburgh and Roger Slack, School of Social Sciences, Bangor University, UK
'The book contains a wealth of information about technological
innovation and describes a body of research that may not be well
known to many; this is a valuable contribution. . . . it is clearly
written, well organized, and filled with examples and illustrations
of major points. Researchers can learn much from it, and students,
especially graduate students, can benefit not only form the light
it sheds on research methods and on ways to draw conclusions and
spot trends from research data. Product designers and developers
can benefit from the lessons learned in the case studies described;
the successful innovations were built on a solid base of research,
analysis, and understanding of both audience and audience
needs.'
*Roger Grice, Technical Communication*
'Social Learning in Technological Innovation is a timely
contribution to this core topic of science and technology studies.
The book integrates, complements and critically evaluates the
understanding of design and uptake of new technology in innovation
studies and science and technology studies.'
*Sampsa Hyysalo, Science Studies*
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