History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian Civiliz ation (Vol. 9, Part I)

by D.P. Chattopadhyaya (Gen.Editor) and O.P. Jaggi

The present volume is an outcome of extensive research over several years in the area of history of medicine in India and represents a substantial contribution to the scholarship in the field. It tells us not only about health and illness, but also about prevalent philosophy, science and social conditions. It deals with modern medicine extensively, but also delves deeply into the indigenous systems of medicine--ayurveda, unani, homeopathy, nature cure, faith healing and yoga. The result is a comprehensive historical treatise on the evolution of medical services, medical education, medical research and public health in India over the centuries in the context of the social and cultural atmosphere of the times. D.P. CHATTOPADHYAYA taught philosophy at Jadavpur University, Calcutta. He is the founder Chairman of Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi. He is one of the propounders of interdisciplinary studies in the country with his wide knowledge on philosophy, political theory, economics, history, and science. Currently he is Chairman of the Centre for Studies in Civilizations, and General Editor of this Project. O.P. Jaggi, an eminent medical scientist, is former professor and Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi. He is the author of History of Science, Technology and Medicine in India, a fifteen volume project, which is regarded as the authoritative work on the subject. He has been a member of the National Commission on Compilation of the History of Sciences in India, and Chairman of its Modern Period Committee.