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Science, Society and Peace
Professor D. D. Kosambi was
one of the best known scientists of our country, endowed with a truly
renaissance versatility. Shunning the lime- light of publicity, he made
outstanding contributions in various fields of knowledge; which included
Mathematics, Statistics, Numismatics, Indology, History as well as contemporary socio- political
problems.
He was one of the few great Indians who had grasped the nature of
twentieth century science. and technology and its
implications for humanity. He showed genuine awareness of the interaction
between science and social processes particularly in the context of the
underdeveloped countries. His approach to science and its application was
always an integrated one and not purely technical.
He devoted a great deal of his time to the peace movement and the
campaign against nuclear weapons.
This collection of these essays bring together for the first time
Prof. Kosambi's contributions on science, society
and peace. It is relevant today in that it deals with many of the themes
which have come to the forefront of discussion in the last few years. Some
of the questions explored are: What is science? Do social systems make any
difference to the nature of science and its progress? What should be the
appropriate direction of development of science and technology in
underdeveloped countries? Why is research on solar energy rather than
atomic energy more important to India? What is the real character
of the nuclear danger?: How should we judge the
greatness of a scientist and his work from the perspective of the future of
mankind.
Price: Rs. 50.00
ISBN
81.7007-194-1
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