Taller de escritura científica Madrid, 15 de junio de 2009Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
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Disrupting the Field. Virtual Reality Technologies and"Multisited" Ethnographic Methods
This article discusses the challenges involved in constructing a field of study when the social relations in question involve multiple locations,objects, and stories about them. This article argues that the geographical,social, technical, and conceptual uncertainties presented by virtualsystems problematize conventional constructions of the field andfieldwork, and require a flexible and “multisited” methodologicalapproach. The article draws on experiences researching virtual reality technologies, and outlines the multisited ethnographic methods used inresponse to the methodological challenges involved. It outlines strategiesof following objects, following people, and following stories to constructa flexible and multiple field of research. Such strategies are consistent with theoretical developments in feminist poststructuralism and scienceand technology studies that seek to deconstruct the coherence of theresearch process. The article argues that it is crucial to develop suchmethodological approaches in order to make nuanced critique of technology development, production, and consumption into the nextmillennium.
Objetivo
This article discusses the challenges involved in constructing a field of study when the social relations in question involve multiple locations,objects, and stories about them.
Argumento
This article argues that the geographical, social, technical, and conceptualuncertainties presented by virtual systems problematize conventionalconstructions of the field and fieldwork, and require a flexible and“multisited” methodological approach.
Referenteempírico
The article draws on experiences researching virtual reality technologies,and outlines the multisited ethnographic methods used in response to themethodological challenges involved.
Aportación
It outlines strategies of following objects, following people, andfollowing stories to construct a flexible and multiple field of research.
Referenteteórico
Such strategies are consistent with theoretical developments in feministpoststructuralism and science and technology studies that seek todeconstruct the coherence of the research process.
Conclusión(argumento)
The article argues that it is crucial to develop such methodologicalapproaches in order to make nuanced critique of technology development, production, and consumption into the next millennium.
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