The term 'interessement' is French-English, and is synonymous with the word 'interposition'.

The term was first used by Michel Callon

Michel Callon

Michel Callon is a Professor of Sociology at the Ecole des Mines de Paris and member of the Centre de Sociologie de l'Innovation. He is an influential author in the field of Science and Technology Studies and one of the leading proponents of Actor-network theory with Bruno Latour.In recent years ,...

. It is used within the scientific tradition known as Actor-network theory

Actor-network theory

Actor–network theory, often abbreviated as ANT, is a distinctive approach to social theory and research which originated in the field of science studies...

, in association with translation (sociology)

Translation (sociology)

The term translation has long been used in sociology, prominently within the tradition known as Actor-network theory .Within ANT, the term translation has a different meaning compared to other areas...

and the formation of networks. Various devices can be used in the interessement phase of a translation process, to strengthen the association between actors, and support the structure of the network.