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Science and modern India : an institutional history, c. 1784-1947 / edited by Uma Das Gupta.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gupta, Uma, author.
- Series:
- History of science, philosophy, and culture in Indian civilization. Science, technology and philosophy ; Volume XV, pt. 4.
- History of science, philosophy and culture in Indian civilization ; v. 15, pt. 4
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Science--India--Societies, etc--History.
- Science.
- Science--Study and teaching (Higher)--India--History.
- Science--India--History.
- India--Intellectual life.
- India.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.
- Edition:
- 1st edition
- Place of Publication:
- Delhi : Pearson, c2010.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- Science and Modern India: An Institutional History, c.1784-1947: Project of History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian Civilization, Volume XV, Part 4 comprises 35 chapters contributed by eminent scholars. It discusses in a simple, lucid manner, the historical background of the establishment of science institutes that were established in pre-Independence India, and still exist, their functions and their present status. This volume is divided into six parts, each discussing Indian science institutes that specialize in a particular field. Part IV delves into the area of engineering sciences.
- Contents:
- Introduction: Science and modern India : an institutional history, 1784-1947 / Uma Das Gupta
- pt. 1. Umbrella institutions for the cultivation of science and for the organization of scientific and industrial research
- pt. 2. Agricultural and botanical and forestry sciences
- pt. 3. Astronomical and meteorological sciences
- pt. 4. Engineering science
- pt. 5. Medical science
- pt. 6. Umbrella institutions for teaching basic sciences in the colleges, universities, and institutes of research.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9788131728185
- 8131728188
- OCLC:
- 895913622
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