Baber, Zaheer

The science of empire: scientific knowledge, civilization, and colonial rule in India/ Zaheer Baber - New York : State University of New York, 1996. - viii,298p. : 23cm. - SUNY series in science, technology, and society. .

1. Introduction --
2. Science, Technology, and Social Structure in Ancient India --
3. Science, Technology, and Society in Medieval India --
4. The Origins of British Colonial Rule --
5. Scientific Solutions for Colonial Problems --
6. Science, Technology and Colonial Power --
7. Conclusions: Science, Technology and Ecological Limits.

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Science -- Social aspects -- India -- History.
India -- History -- British occupation -- 1765-1947.
Technology -- Social aspects -- India -- History.

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