Key Works:
* "The Sociology of an Actor-Network: The Case of the Electric Vehicle" (1986): This seminal work introduced the Actor-Network Theory (ANT) that has become a cornerstone of STS. It analyzes the social and technical processes involved in the development and diffusion of electric vehicles.
* "Society in the Making: The View from Actor-Network Theory" (1998): This book expands on the ANT framework, exploring its applications to a wide range of social phenomena.
* "Economy and Society: An Inquiry into the Nature of Capitalist Society" (2005): Callon co-authored this book with Bruno Latour and Madeleine Akrich, which offers a critical analysis of economic theory from the perspective of ANT.
* "What Does It Mean to Be an Actor? On the Capacity to Act in Economics and Sociology" (2018): This essay reflects on the concept of agency and the limitations of traditional sociological frameworks in understanding action.
Other Important Publications:
* "The Dynamics of Technological Innovation" (1988): This paper explored the role of social networks and power relations in shaping technological development.
* "The Sociology of Translation: Domestication and the Re-invention of Nature" (1992): This article explored the role of translation in shaping scientific knowledge and its relationship to the natural world.
* "Science and Technology in Society: A Critical Approach" (1995): This book provides an overview of STS and its key concepts, including ANT.
* "Actor-Network Theory: A New Perspective on the Sociology of Science" (1998): This paper offers a concise introduction to ANT and its key principles.
Beyond these specific publications, Callon has also written numerous articles, essays, and book chapters that explore various aspects of STS and ANT. He is a highly influential figure in the field and continues to contribute to our understanding of the social and technical aspects of modern life.