The politics of performative ontology in information systems

This article argues that information systems (ISs) and information system ontologies (ISOs) are powerful devices that perform reality in profound ways. The development and use of ISOs are forms of ontological politics through which interests are promoted, identities established and resources distrib...

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Main Author: Dirk Postma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2013-12-01
Series:The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa
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Online Access:http://www.td-sa.net/index.php/td/article/view/204