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Title Science and modern India : an institutional history, c. 1784-1947 / edited by Uma Das Gupta
Published Delhi : Pearson, ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
Series History of science, philosophy and culture in Indian civilization ; v. 15, pt. 4
History of science, philosophy, and culture in Indian civilization. Volume XV, Science, technology and philosophy ; pt. 4.
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
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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
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Subject Science -- India -- Societies, etc. -- History
Science -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- India -- History
Science -- India -- History
Intellectual life
Science
Science -- Societies, etc.
Science -- Study and teaching (Higher)
SUBJECT India -- Intellectual life
Subject India
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
Author Dasgupta, Uma.
ISBN 9789332502949
9332502943
8131728188
9788131728185