Situated Action and Cognition. The Knowledge of Place

A literature review compares two interpretations of the notion of situated action. The first concept emphasizes comprehension of action & social communication, & focuses on interactive machines & computer-assisted cooperation. The second approach stresses perception & spatial organiz...

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Published in:Sociologie du travail (Paris) 1994-01, Vol.36 (4), p.475-500
Main Authors: Conein, Bernard, Jacopin, Eric
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Action
Automation
Cognition
Computers
Theoretical Problems
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Summary:A literature review compares two interpretations of the notion of situated action. The first concept emphasizes comprehension of action & social communication, & focuses on interactive machines & computer-assisted cooperation. The second approach stresses perception & spatial organization, examining ordinary cognition & the situated automaton. Despite their differences, both interpretations share a set of problems & interests, eg, the environment as a resource, information contextualization, & the role of informational artifacts. It is concluded that the analysis of situated action constitutes a framework for the broader question of cognitive action in real-world settings. 3 Figures, 1 Appendix, 43 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0038-0296