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Author Arnold, David, 1946-

Title Science, technology and medicine in Colonial India / David Arnold.

Publication Info. New York : Cambridge University Press, 2000.

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 234 pages).
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series New Cambridge history of India ; III, 5
New Cambridge history of India ; III, 5.
Contents Introduction: science, colonialism and modernity -- Science under the company -- Western medicine in an Indian environment -- Technologies of the steam age -- Imperial science and the Indian scientific community -- Science, state and nation -- Conclusion -- Biographical notes -- Bibliographical essay -- Index.
Summary From the start of East India Company rule to Independence, this analytical study demonstrates the importance of examining the role of science, technology and medicine in conjunction with the development of the British engagement in India.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 214-216) and index.
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Subject Science -- India -- History.
Science.
India.
History.
Technology -- India -- History.
Technology.
Medicine -- India -- History.
Medicine.
Science -- history.
History of Medicine.
Technology -- history.
India.
Indexed Term Andre fag (naturvidenskab og teknik) Andre fag.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Other Form: Print version: Arnold, David, 1946- Science, technology, and medicine in colonial India. New York : Cambridge University Press, 2000 0521563194 (DLC) 99027791 (OCoLC)41924718
ISBN 9780511089688 (ebook ; Cambridge histories online)
0511089686 (ebook ; Cambridge histories online)
9781139053426 (ebook)
1139053426 (ebook)
051101791X (electronic book)
9780511017919 (electronic book)
0511116438 (electronic book)
9780511116438 (electronic book)
9781139053426 (electronic book)
0521563194 (hardback)
9780521563192 (hardback)
9780521617185 (paperback)
Standard No. 10.1017/CHOL9780521563192