The Routledge Companion to Actor-Network Theory

This companion explores ANT as an intellectual practice, tracking its movements and engagements with a wide range of other academic and activist projects. Showcasing the work of a diverse set of 'second generation' ANT scholars from around the world, it highlights the exciting depth and br...

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Other Authors: Blok, Anders (Editor), Farias, Ignacio (Editor), Roberts, Celia (Editor)
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2020
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