Space and Time Constraints and Opportunities

• Published in: Usable Social Science p. 15
• Main Authors: Neil J. Smelser, John S. Reed
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: University of California Press 15.09.2012
• Edition: 1
• Subjects: Anthropology; Applied anthropology; Applied sciences; Behavioral sciences; Cognitive processes; Cognitive psychology; Communication systems; Communications; Communications technology; Cultural anthropology; Cultural diversity; Cultural studies; Decision making; Development studies; Digital communication systems; Economic costs; Economic costs and benefits; Economics; Engineering; Friendship; Globalization; Human geography; Human societies; International development; Internet; Interpersonal relations; Microeconomics; Offices; Path dependence; Psychology; Semiotics; Social movements; Social psychology; Social sciences; Sociology; Symbolization; Symbols; System effectiveness; Systems engineering; Technology; Usability; Work spaces; Workplaces

We focus first on two omnipresent dimensions of human life: space and time. Their very pervasiveness, however, sometimes renders their precise influence elusive. It is not common to find them as chapter headings in books such as this one. Therefore, our gathering of knowledge under these headings as...