Conclusion

Conclusion:

The two articles discussed here from The Social Construction of Large Technological Systems are two of the most historically oriented articles in the book.

Hughes was probably the most history oriented scholar with an article in this book and his article has much content that has to do with the history of technology. His main concept is the explanation of technological systems.

Law's chapter applies Hughes's technological systems theory which use historical examples.

In this way the two chapters complement each other and provide a good picture of the relationship of technological systems and history. The two articles can also be looked at in different ways and ways that can lead to greater understanding of them through various articles from the weekly readings for the class.