Description

A historical & Social Perspective

Contents

Foreword: B. V. Sreekantan

Acknowledgement

1. Man in the Universe: An Overview . . . . 1

2. Pre-Modern Science: A Historical Outline . . . . 24

3. Modern Science: Its Origin and Growth . . . . 81

4. Characteristics and Limitations of Modern Science . . . . 139

5. Values, Science and Religion . . . . . .162

6. Humanism and Science . . . . . 174

7. Modern Science in India: Its Advent and Pioneers . . . . . 186

8. Globalization and Tradition in Indian Context: Some Reflections . . . . . 276

Supplementary Notes . . . . . . 290

Bibliography . . . . . 319