Maps or pinboards. Reconstructing reality in a space without pre-established coordinates. An interview with John Law
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In April 2006, the VI Latin American Conference on Social Studies of Science and Technology (VI ESOCITE) was held in Bogotá. Dr. John Law, from the Centre for Science Studies at Lancaster University, was invited to deliver the opening keynote address. The attending editors of REDES took the opportunity to interview the renowned researcher, reviewing the evolution of his ideas throughout his career.
As an introduction to the interview, this article presents an overview of John Law's academic trajectory, with a focus on some of the most significant concepts in his work. We are particularly interested in describing the shifts in his theoretical approach, the reasons behind them, and the solutions he proposed. Finally, a selected bibliography of Law's works is included.
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