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Data as Constant Becomings

Collapsing Dichotomous Divides of Data and Researcher in Identity Construction Work

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The intention guiding the content of this chapter is new possibilities of researcher identity constructions when thought of in terms of relationship between researcher and data – an assemblage (Deleuze & Guattari, 1987) and identity as a performance (Butler, 2005) – performativity of researcher identity. The content is framed by reflections on my past (yet always continuing, never concluding) research works.

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  1. Learning Sciences Institute Australia, Australian Catholic University, Australia

    Louise Thomas

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Thomas, L. (2016). Data as Constant Becomings. In: Reinertsen, A.B. (eds) Becoming Earth. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-429-9_5

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