Strengths and weaknesses of constructivistic studies of technology
Authors
Birgit J?ger
Keywords:
Technology, Deconstruction social construction, Online service
Abstract
The constructivistic approach becomes more and more applied in technology studies. In this article the Social Construction of Technology (SCOT) approach will be examined. The utilization of this approach on a concrete case story reveals strengths as well as weaknesses in the approach. The article presents the key concepts of the approach and discusses strengths and weaknesses as well.
