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Locating the 17th Book of Giddens@@@The Constitution of Society: Outline of the Theory of Structuration.

01 May 1986-Contemporary Sociology-Vol. 15, Iss: 3, pp 344
TL;DR: Giddens as mentioned in this paper has been in the forefront of developments in social theory for the past decade and outlines the distinctive position he has evolved during that period and offers a full statement of a major new perspective in social thought, a synthesis and elaboration of ideas touched on in previous works but described here for the first time in an integrated and comprehensive form.
Abstract: Anthony Giddens has been in the forefront of developments in social theory for the past decade. In "The Constitution of Society" he outlines the distinctive position he has evolved during that period and offers a full statement of a major new perspective in social thought, a synthesis and elaboration of ideas touched on in previous works but described here for the first time in an integrated and comprehensive form. A particular feature is Giddens' concern to connect abstract problems of theory to an interpretation of the nature of empirical method in the social sciences. In presenting his own ideas, Giddens mounts a critical attack on some of the more orthodox sociological views. "The Constitution of Society" is an invaluable reference book for all those concerned with the basic issues in contemporary social theory.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss methodological problems associated with qualitative case-based research and offer guidelines for overcoming them, and some modifications to the dependencies between the six case study stages are suggested.
Abstract: Although widely used, the qualitative case study method is not well understood. Due to conflicting epistemological presuppositions and the complexity inherent in qualitative case-based studies, scientific rigor can be difficult to demonstrate, and any resulting findings can be difficult to justify. For that reason, this paper discusses methodological problems associated with qualitative case-based research and offers guidelines for overcoming them. Due to its nearly universal acceptance, Yin’s six-stage case study process is adopted and elaborated on. Moreover, additional principles from the wider methodological literature are integrated and explained. Finally, some modifications to the dependencies between the six case study stages are suggested. It is expected that following the guidelines presented in this paper may facilitate the collection of the most relevant data in the most efficient and effective manner, simplify the subsequent analysis, as well as enhance the validity of the resulting findings. The paper should be of interest to students (honour, masters, doctoral), academics, and practitioners involved with conducting and reviewing qualitative case-based studies.

450 citations


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  • ...For instance, “double hermeneutics” refers to the situation where researchers influence the interpretations of the study participants (Giddens, 1984)....

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Neil Selwyn1
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors propose an alternative framework of why people may not use ICT in their day-to-day lives based around individuals' "reading" of technology, which is a common assumption in the digital divide debate.

447 citations


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  • ...Not using ICT is one way that individuals can assert some control over their lives—in the same way that for some people there is a symbolic value to using ICT [76]....

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  • ...This tension between structure and agency, of course, lies at the heart of most contemporary sociological debates [76]....

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TL;DR: This study conducts a two-stage questionnaire-based survey involving two different groups of students who had access to a sophisticated internet-based communication tool (IBCT) and test a behavioral model integrating theoretical constructs of TPB and a relevant subset of Triandis’ behavioral framework.
Abstract: Over the last two decades, information systems (IS) research has primarily focused on people’s conscious (intentional) behavior when trying to explain and predict IS usage. Consequently, almost no research has investigated the potential importance of subconscious (automatic) behaviors, also known as habits. This study represents a first step toward validating the idea that one can add explanatory power to a behavioral model such as Ajzen’s [1985] theory of planned behavior (TPB) by including the habit construct. We conducted a two-stage questionnaire-based survey involving two different groups of students who had access to a sophisticated internet-based communication tool (IBCT). These data were used to test a behavioral model integrating theoretical constructs of TPB and a relevant subset of Triandis’ [1980] behavioral framework. Our findings highlight the importance of considering both conscious (intentions) and subconscious (habits) factors in explaining usage behavior. Furthermore, we share our observations about antecedents of IBCT usage in the educational context. Implications for practice and research are discussed.

445 citations


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  • ...Thus, if viewed through a structurational lens [DeSanctis and Scott Poole 1994; Giddens 1984; Orlikowski 1992; Orlikowski and Robey 1991], these two explanations may actually be complementary [Markus and Robey 1988], explaining different aspects of the same phenomenon....

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TL;DR: The authors investigated the extent to which farmers' self-concepts and attitudes towards post-productivist approaches are compatible with the current structural changes in agriculture, and concluded that there is a temporal discordance between the macro- and micro-structural elements of transition implied in the P/PP/MF model, and that we are witnessing at most a partial macro-Structural driven transition towards a postproductivist agricultural regime.

443 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present an easily accessible framework to readers, especially those for whom empowerment remains a puzzling development concern, conceptually and in application, which can be used for understanding, measuring, monitoring, and operationalizing empowerment policy and practice.
Abstract: This book represents an effort to present an easily accessible framework to readers, especially those for whom empowerment remains a puzzling development concern, conceptually and in application. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 explains how the empowerment framework can be used for understanding, measuring, monitoring, and operationalizing empowerment policy and practice. Part 2 presents summaries of each of the five country studies, using them to discuss how the empowerment framework can be applied in very different country and sector contexts and what lessons can be learned from these test cases. While this book can offer only a limited empirical basis for the positive association between empowerment and development outcomes, it does add to the body of work supporting the existence of such a relationship. Perhaps more importantly, it also provides a framework for future research to test the association and to prioritize practical interventions seeking to empower individuals and groups.

441 citations


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  • ...Even more difficult is the measurement or enhancement of psychological assets, such as the capacity to envision.5 Yet all these assets are critical in this treatment of empowerment, in which power is understood to result from a combination of resources and rules (Giddens 1984)....

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  • ...Giddens’ analysis of power is based on his theory of “structuration” (Giddens 1984)....

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  • ...1 Social theorists such as Giddens (1984) emphasize the relationship between agency and structure....

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  • ...…relations, many other social and political scientists have explored power as a concept that extends beyond the realm of the state to involve relations between individuals or groups (see appendix 2).1 Social theorists such as Giddens (1984) emphasize the relationship between agency and structure....

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  • ...5 Yet all these assets are critical in this treatment of empowerment, in which power is understood to result from a combination of resources and rules (Giddens 1984)....

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