Science in India: Vol. XIII, Part 8: (History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian Civilization)

Professor jayant vishnu narlikar, an internationally renowned scientist and a popular science writer, was requested by the project of history of indian science, philosophy and culture to prepare a series of introspective volumes in which one may review objectively indias contributions to science from ancient to modern times while doing so one would not only be expected to take cognizance of the prevailing social and political conditions in the region but should also try to see the achievements from a world perspective at the time