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Paperback
Number of Pages
246
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This non-fiction history book investigates how Western medical science arrived in India under British rule and how it became intertwined with empire-building. Spanning 1835 to 1911, it centers on the introduction and spread of medical education, hospital networks, and pharmacy systems, while examining the imperial motives behind their development. It will appeal to historians, political scientists, sociologists, and readers curious about the crossroads of science, technology, and society in colonial contexts. The tone is rigorous, probing, and thoughtfully critical.
The content is presented through careful archival research and a narrative that links policy decisions with everyday medical practice. It traces how medical schools were established, how hospitals and dispensaries shaped patient care, and how different medical traditionsโincluding homeopathyโwere integrated into a broader imperial project. The work situates medicine within governance, race, and economy, offering a distinctive, data-driven view of a pivotal period.
Readers move through the material by following the interplay between power and scienceโhow imperial authorities used medical services to manage populations, and how Indian professionals and communities navigated, resisted, or adapted these frameworks. For non-fiction and educational purposes, the book clarifies key concepts in medical education history, colonial public health, and the politics of knowledge, making complex ideas accessible without sacrificing nuance.
Upon finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how medicine operated within empire, how health policy shaped social outcomes, and how those historical dynamics inform current conversations about science, health, and society. The book builds analytical confidence, sparks curiosity, and leaves a lasting perspective on the relationship between medicine and power.
Product Details
Author
Anil Kumar
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Number of Pages
246
Language
English
SKU
9789350028094
ISBN
9789350028094
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
22x15x2cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 595
โน 566
โน 29 Off