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