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Abstract
Design/methodology/approach: Waste sorting is discussed as a practice structured along moral rules and as a classification exercise. The study brings together two types of material, results from searches carried out in Google and lists of Google query suggestions for relevant search terms. These are analysed with a mixed method approach, uniting quantitative network analysis and qualitative content analysis of query suggestions. A sociomaterial approach theoretically grounds the analysis.
Finding: Waste sorting in Sweden emerges as an issue that is characterised by dense networks of rules and regulation, focused in public authorities and government agencies, which in turn address consumers, waste management businesses and other authorities. Search engine use and waste sorting in Sweden are shown to be joined together in various mundane everyday life practices and practices of governance that become visible through the search engine in form of search results and suggested searches. The search engine is shown to work as a fluid classification system, which is also created and shaped by its use.
Originality/value: The study offers a novel methodological approach to studying the informational structures of an issue and of its shaping through it being searched for. The sociomaterially grounded analysis of Google as a fluid classification system is original.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 390-406 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Aslib Journal of Information Management |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Information Studies
Free keywords
- search engines
- socio-material
- Environmental communication
- environmental information
- recycling
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- 3 Finished
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Digital Cultures Research Node
Enevold Duncan, J. (Project coordinator), Willim, R. (Researcher), Petersén, M. (Researcher), Kärrholm, S. (Researcher), Sundin, O. (Researcher), Andersson, C. (Researcher), Haider, J. (Researcher), Groth, S. K. (Researcher), Carlsson, H. (Researcher), Hanell, F. (Researcher), Olsson Dahlquist, L. (Researcher), Olsson, T. (Researcher), Askander, M. (Researcher), Tanderup Linkis, S. (Researcher), Arvidson, M. (Researcher), Pedersen, A. H. (Researcher), Lundblad, K. (Researcher), Lee-Morrison, L. (Researcher), Hansson, K. (Researcher) & Persson, D. (Researcher)
2015/01/01 → 2023/12/31
Project: Network
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Knowledge in a Digital World: Trust, Credibility and Relevance on the Web
Felix, C. V. (Researcher), Genot, E. (Researcher), Olsson, E. J. (PI), Masterton, G. (Researcher), Ahlstrom-Vij, K. (Researcher), Rendsvig, R. K. (Researcher), Obelitz Søe, S. (Researcher), von Gerber, Y. (Researcher), Fransson, J. (Researcher), Andersson, C. (Researcher), Haider, J. (Researcher), Ilshammar, L. (Researcher), Lindsköld, L. (Researcher), Sundin, O. (PI), Kjellberg, S. (Researcher) & Carlsson, H. (Researcher)
2013/01/01 → 2017/12/31
Project: Research
Activities
- 1 Invited talk
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Sustainability Communication Seminar
Haider, J. (Invited speaker)
2016 Oct 12Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk