Technological autonomy and three definitions of technology

Journal of Communication

Volumn 49, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 137-153

  McOmber, James B ^a  

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EID: 0033417537     PISSN: 00219916     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-2466.1999.tb02809.x     Document Type: Review

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