Modality

From Geography

Modality is a term used in the Structuration Theory of Anthony Giddens. In the Structuration theory agency, action and structure shape eachother in some kind of loop. Fundamental changes are possible trough a spiral process (Brand, Gaffikin, 2007). Modalities form the link between the different discourses within the structuration theory (Heracleous, Hendry, 2000). It forms the link between structure and interaction and communication. For example an interpretive scheme forms a modality between action and structure (Heracleous, Hendry, 2000).

References

- Heracleous, L,. Hendry, J. (2000) Discourse and Study of organization: Toward a structurational perspective. Human Realtions. 52 (10)

- Brand, R,. Gaffikin , F,. (2007) Collaborative planning in a Uncollaborative world. Planning Therory 6 (3)

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Created by:--MathijsLammers 16:24, 21 October 2012 (CEST)