Steven Shapin, in his review of Cole's book (ref. 9), assumed the validity of this dichotomy when he argued that since scientific theories are underdetermined by empirical evidence, they must be, at least in part, socially constructed. Shapin, ''Mertonian ConcessionsJournal of Literature, Science, and Technology

J Steven, Harris. Steven Shapin, in his review of Cole's book (ref. 9), assumed the validity of this dichotomy when he argued that since scientific theories are underdetermined by empirical evidence, they must be, at least in part, socially constructed. Shapin, ''Mertonian ConcessionsJournal of Literature, Science, and Technology. 1986.