Tekijäteorian
Tekijäteorian, also known as actor-network theory (ANT), is a theoretical approach used in social sciences, particularly in sociology, anthropology, and science and technology studies. It was developed by Bruno Latour and Michel Callon in the 1980s. ANT posits that social phenomena are the result of complex networks of human and non-human actors. These actors can include individuals, groups, organizations, technologies, and even abstract concepts. The theory emphasizes the relational nature of these actors and their interactions, arguing that they are interdependent and co-constitutive.
In ANT, the focus is on the associations and networks that form between these actors. These networks
One of the key concepts in ANT is the "black box," which refers to the process of
Despite its influence, ANT has also been criticized for its lack of empirical rigor and its tendency