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This review essay discusses Bruno Latour's *Science in Action: How to Follow Scientists and Engineers through Society*. Latour argues that science is not a purely objective pursuit of truth, but rather a social activity shaped by power relations, negotiations, and rhetorical strategies. He challenges the traditional distinction between science and technology, arguing that they are intertwined and mutually constitutive. Latour's analysis draws on a variety of case studies, including the development of the anthrax vaccine and the controversy over the theory of continental drift. He introduces the concept of "black boxes" to describe how scientific and technical facts become established and accepted. The essay concludes by suggesting that Latour's work has important implications for our understanding of the role of science in society.

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