Reassembling the Social—An Introduction to Actor Network Theory

Friday, 10.30 in the morning, in the meeting room of the Department of Sociology and Social Research of the University of Trento (Italy), nine people are sitting around a table, and all of them seem half asleep. Some of those present have degrees in sociology, others in psychology, yet others in political science or in communication science. Eight of them are now taking a PhD course in information systems and organization, while I have completed one in sociology and social research. We are here to discuss Latour’s most recent book. One reason for the discussion is that in a few days time the PhD students will be travelling to Paris on a study visit and will meet Mr Bruno Latour in person. I have other commitments and will not be going to Paris, but I want to be present at the discussion because I have to review the book and have yet to decide what to write. To be explicit: