Leviathan and the Air-Pump

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"Leviathan and the Air-Pump" is a book written by the philosopher and historian of science Steven Shapin and sociologist Simon Schaffer, published in 1985. The book is a historical and philosophical analysis of the scientific practices and controversies surrounding the experiments of Robert Boyle, particularly his famous air pump experiments in the 17th century.

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