Bacteriology in British India

Laboratory Medicine and the Tropics

Autor*innen

• Pratik Chakrabarti

Reihen

• Rochester Studies in Medical History

Parameter

• 316 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Geschichte

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Focusing on the social and cultural history of bacteriology in colonial India, this book explores the intersection of colonial medical practices and the emergence of institutional frameworks. It examines how these scientific developments influenced social movements, highlighting the complexities of medical knowledge during this period. By situating bacteriology within the broader context of colonialism, the work sheds light on the transformative impact of science on society and health in India.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Paperback