Original paper
When Differences Unite: Resource Dependence in Heterogeneous Consumption Communities
Abstract
Although heterogeneity in consumption communities is pervasive, there is little understanding of its impact on communities. This study shows how heterogeneous communities operate and interact with the marketplace. Specifically, the authors draw on actor-network theory, conceptualizing community as a network of heterogeneous actors (i.e., individuals, institutions, and resources), and examine the interplay of these actors in a mainstream...
Paper Details
Title
When Differences Unite: Resource Dependence in Heterogeneous Consumption Communities
Published Date
Feb 1, 2013
Journal
Volume
39
Issue
5
Pages
1010 - 1033
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