actor–network theory

theory within social science
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actor–network theory

Summary

actor–network theory is a theory[1]. It draws 915 Wikipedia views per month (theory category, ranking #36 of 323).[2]

Key Facts

  • actor–network theory's instance of is recorded as theory[3].
  • actor–network theory's instance of is recorded as sociological theory[4].
  • actor–network theory's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Actor-network theory[5].
  • actor–network theory's facet of is recorded as organizational theory[6].
  • actor–network theory's different from is recorded as social network analysis[7].
  • actor–network theory's significant person is recorded as Bruno Latour[8].
  • actor–network theory's significant person is recorded as John Law[9].
  • actor–network theory's significant person is recorded as Michel Callon[10].

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Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include theory[3] and sociological theory[4].

Why It Matters

actor–network theory draws 915 Wikipedia views per month (theory category, ranking #36 of 323).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] It is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]

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  1. 1d ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant person Bruno Latour, John Law, Michel Callon
    Different from social network analysis
    Facet of organizational theory
    Instance of
    + 3 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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