How do the physical and digital properties of artifacts influence the structures and processes of human organization? This collection, edited by Bonnie A. Nardi, Jannis Kallinikos, and Paul M. Leonardi, synthesizes contributions from prominent scholars to examine the intersection of materiality and social action. The authors argue that organizational life cannot be understood without accounting for the agency of objects, tools, and digital infrastructures that mediate human interaction and institutional behavior.

Experts recognize this volume as a significant contribution to the field of organizational studies, particularly for its focus on the sociomaterial turn. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, making it most suitable for researchers and graduate students interested in the intersection of technology and social structure.