Author:

William Housley

Robin James Smith

Abstract:

In this article we consider the extent to which interactionist ideas can inform the analysis of current socio-technical trends and practices that surround the emerging contours of digital society. We make reference to four field domains of inquiry that are relevant to this task and highlight how established interactionist insights can be carried forward and inform future studies in this developing area.

Document: https://doi.org/10.1177/1468794116685142

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