Sharing the tools of the trade - The interactional constitution of workplace objects

Authors
Hindmarsh, J Heath, C
Citation
J. Hindmarsh et C. Heath, Sharing the tools of the trade - The interactional constitution of workplace objects, J CONT ETHN, 29(5), 2000, pp. 523-562
Citations number
45
Categorie Soggetti
Sociology & Antropology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ETHNOGRAPHY
ISSN journal
08912416 → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
523 - 562
Database
ISI
SICI code
0891-2416(200010)29:5<523:STTOTT>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
"Object-focused discussions 'knit together' disparate tasks and work in the organization, providing a momentary hub through which divisions of labor a nd courses of action are managed and coordinated".