Theorizing in information systems research: A reflexive analysis of the adaptation of theory in information systems research

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  2006

• Venue

  Journal of the AIS

• Publication date

  2006-12-06

• Fields of study

  Sociology, Computer Science

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  DOI 10.17705/1jais.00109
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