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The social shaping of technology

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  • Williams, Robin & Edge, David, 1996. "The social shaping of technology," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 25(6), pages 865-899, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:respol:v:25:y:1996:i:6:p:865-899
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