On actor-network theory and anxiety in tourism research

Stinson and Grimwood focus on the aspects of actor-network theory in tourism research. Anxiety is a pervasive thing. It is erratic, radiant and hot, a rough, rambunctious hum of restlessness that dissipates and re-populates seemingly without pattern or explanation. Anxiety is existential, evocative,...

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Published in:Annals of tourism research 2019-07, Vol.77, p.141-143
Main Authors: Stinson, Michela J., Grimwood, Bryan S.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Actor-network theory
Affect
Anxiety
Methodology
Restlessness
Rock climbing
Symmetry
Tourism
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Summary:Stinson and Grimwood focus on the aspects of actor-network theory in tourism research. Anxiety is a pervasive thing. It is erratic, radiant and hot, a rough, rambunctious hum of restlessness that dissipates and re-populates seemingly without pattern or explanation. Anxiety is existential, evocative, ever-present, and unfocused, often experienced as we seek authenticity or acceptance. Historically, Actor-Network Theory (ANT) has had challenges incorporating affect and human inclinations, a function of its push towards symmetry and recognizing non-human actors and agencies. In their 2016 paper, Mtiller and Schurr considered the inclusion of affect within ANT in the form of desire/wish, though they stopped short of extending this inclusion into research practice.
ISSN:0160-7383
1873-7722
DOI:10.1016/j.annals.2018.12.003