The Indian Science Community
eBook - ePub

The Indian Science Community

Historical and Sociological Studies

  1. 350 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Indian Science Community

Historical and Sociological Studies

About this book

This book focuses on the historical and sociological dimensions of scientists working in laboratories in India, offering insights into the historical, sociological and policy factors that shape scientific pursuits. It illuminates the challenges, accomplishments and the evolving role of science in societal development.

The author initiates a broader discourse on the interplay between scientific advancements, societal contexts and policy frameworks. The book fosters a deeper understanding of science's role in shaping India's social fabric and contributing to the global scientific dialogue. It also explores issues such as brain drain, science activism and the conflict between university- and government-run models of science.

Lucid and topical, the book will be of considerable interest to both social and natural scientists, as well as the general academic community, including research students in science, technology, history, social history of science, science and technology studies and innovation policies.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Endorsements
  3. Half-Title
  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Contents
  7. List of Figures
  8. List of Tables
  9. Foreword
  10. Acknowledgments
  11. Abbreviations
  12. 1 Introduction: Science and Society in Historical and Social Context
  13. 2 The Emergence of an Indian Science Community: 1876–1940s
  14. 3 The Early History of the CSIR, 1934–1947: Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar and the Organization of Science
  15. 4 Post-War Organization of Science: The National Planning Committee and A.V. Hill Report, 1938–1947
  16. 5 Science and Technology Policy Cultures: Phases of S&T for Development
  17. 6 Gandhi and Subaltern Science: The Rise of Appropriate Technology and Inclusive Innovation in Contemporary India
  18. 7 Science Movements in India: Peoples and Alternative Science Movements
  19. 8 Mediating Role of the Scientific Elite: Science, Politics and Society
  20. 9 Social Organization of Science: Contours of the Indian Research Landscape
  21. 10 Universities in India’s Science and Innovation System
  22. 11 The Changing Social Contract between Science and Society: Contemporary Challenges
  23. Index