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Science, war, and imperialism : India in the Second World War / by Jagdish N. Sinha.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Sinha, Jagdish N.
- Series:
- Social sciences in Asia ; v. 18.
- Social sciences in Asia, 1567-2794 ; v. 18
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Science--Social aspects--India--History.
- Science.
- Technology--Social aspects--India--History.
- Technology.
- World War, 1939-1945.
- Imperialism.
- India--History--British occupation, 1765-1947.
- India.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (292 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2008.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Why could not the Second World War catalyse science in India as it did in the West? This is one of the central questions of this volume on the British policy towards science and technology in India. Its focus is on education, research, innovation and organisation of science in such sectors as industry, agriculture, public health and transport and communications. In the process the author comes across revealing developments where science played a crucial role: an Anglo-American tussle for dominance in the region, the clash between capitalism and socialism, and the entry of neo-colonialism triggering Cold War in Asia. Many faces of humanity and science are on view --- British scientists concerned about India’s development, and Indian scientists planning for national reconstruction. Of interest to all those aiming for a better understanding of the impact of science, war and international influences on the socio-economic progress in India - or other erstwhile colonies.
- Contents:
- Preliminary Materials / J.N. Sinha
- Chapter One. Introduction / J.N. Sinha
- Chapter Two. Background: Science And Empire / J.N. Sinha
- Chapter Three. Science For War / J.N. Sinha
- Chapter Four. The Sciences In The Doldrums / J.N. Sinha
- Chapter Five. Science For Reconstruction / J.N. Sinha
- Chapter Six. Towards Organizing Science / J.N. Sinha
- Chapter Seven. Conclusions / J.N. Sinha
- Appendices / J.N. Sinha
- Bibliography / J.N. Sinha
- Index / J.N. Sinha.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-243) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-283-06155-4
- 9786613061553
- 90-474-3334-3
- OCLC:
- 711003884
- Publisher Number:
- 10.1163/ej.9789004166455.i-278 DOI
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